Homelessness

Both sides declare victory in ACLU homelessness suit

By news on June 9, 2010

CITY HALL — Santa Monica will not have to change any of its laws, practices or... Read more →

Homelessness

Homeless population down 19 percent

By news on February 24, 2010

CITY HALL — The number of homeless people living on the streets or in shelters in... Read more →

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U.S. Census prepping for homeless count

By news on February 3, 2010

CITY WIDE — U.S. Census Bureau workers are gearing up to count the... Read more →

Homelessness

More homeless housed; work still not done

By Melody Hanatani on November 13, 2009

CITY HALL — There were more than 400 homeless people who found permanent... Read more →

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Higher unemployment means more clients for Chrysalis

By Melody Hanatani on November 6, 2009

LINCOLN BLVD. — First went the business, then the apartment. After 20 years... Read more →

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Study: Housing the homeless is cost effective

By Melody Hanatani on October 28, 2009

DOWNTOWN — It might seem counterintuitive in an expensive real estate market but... Read more →

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Homeless get a home in Venice

By Melody Hanatani on October 14, 2009

VENICE — There will be 20 fewer homeless individuals living on the streets... Read more →

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Other ACLU suits ended camping enforcement

By Melody Hanatani on August 6, 2009

CITY HALL — If history means anything, then Santa Monica city officials might be... Read more →

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Homelessness told through a camera lens

By Melody Hanatani on July 25, 2009

VENICE — Through the lens of a camera, Rebecca Curry re-lived what it was like to... Read more →

Homelessness

ACLU files suit against City Hall for homeless

By Melody Hanatani on July 15, 2009

CITY HALL — There was a 56-year-old woman who once lived on the streets of Santa... Read more →

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Housing Venice’s most vulnerable homeless

By Melody Hanatani on July 3, 2009

VENICE — Somewhere on the streets lives a 59-year-old man who once served his... Read more →

Homelessness

City officials extend, expand homeless court

By editor on May 29, 2009

CITY HALL — A pilot project focused on helping homeless individuals access services... Read more →

Homelessness

Teach a man to fish …

By news on May 18, 2009

MID-CITY — As local residents continue to feel the crunch of the national economic... Read more →

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Homeless population on decline

By Melody Hanatani on February 25, 2009

CIVIC CENTER — During a recession that has seen people losing jobs and homes... Read more →

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Anti-panhandling campaign changes focus

By Melody Hanatani on February 10, 2009

CITYWIDE — Responding to concerns that a proposed anti-panhandling campaign could... Read more →