Homelessness New bill to give nonprofits the reins in VA housing By David Mark Simpson on February 5, 2014 WEST L.A. — New legislation proposed by U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein and Rep. Henry... Read more →
Homelessness Christmas just another day for homeless By David Mark Simpson on December 23, 2013 PITCHING IN: Leah Dietrich (left) volunteered during an event to feed the homeless... Read more →
Homelessness Brief: Sign up to count the homeless By Daily Press Staff on December 12, 2013 File photo City Hall’s Human Services Division is looking for volunteers to assist... Read more →
Government A fiscal year in review: Tourism, calls for service, homelessness up; affordable housing down By David Mark Simpson on November 8, 2013 CITYWIDE — Tourism continues to rise in Santa Monica, according to City Hall’s Year... Read more →
Homelessness 1 Vacant storefront attracts vagrants, trash, complaints By Kevin Herrera on October 14, 2013 TROUBLED SPOT: A former outdoor furniture store at the corner of Santa Monica Boulevard... Read more →
Homelessness 1 Judge rules VA leases invalid By Kevin Herrera on August 29, 2013 WESTWOOD — Homeless veterans won a significant battle Thursday when a federal judge... Read more →
Homelessness Helping homeless veterans remains a challenge By Ameera Butt on August 25, 2013 File photo CITYWIDE — During a mental health summit organized by the VA Greater Los... Read more →
City Council Local law forbids diving for recyclables, but it doesn’t stop everyone By Ameera Butt on August 15, 2013 CASH, NOT TRASH: Discarded bottles are sorted by type and color at the Santa Monica... Read more →
Featured Feds pledge to spend more on homeless vets By editor on August 2, 2013 WASHINGTON, DC — Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) Eric Shinseki has made a commitment... Read more →
Featured 1 Pets give homeless support, unconditional love By Ameera Butt on July 30, 2013 Maria Lieske says that her dog Boots is quite popular at the OPCC homeless service... Read more →
