Homelessness
Stay informed about homelessness initiatives and solutions through our dedicated coverage of this critical community issue. From policy developments and outreach programs to housing solutions and support services, we provide balanced reporting on efforts addressing homelessness in Santa Monica. Our coverage includes updates on city programs, nonprofit initiatives, housing projects, and community responses aimed at supporting unhoused residents. Follow developments in local services, shelter programs, housing initiatives, and policy measures through our comprehensive reporting. Whether tracking specific programs or following broader solutions, trust Santa Monica Daily Press for thoughtful coverage of this important community concern.
Brief: Winter shelter program begins
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) recently announced that the 2012-13 Winter Shelter Program (WSP) will operate between Nov.1,...
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Outside forces squeeze homeless resources
A homeless woman sleeps in Palisades Park. (Photo by Daniel Archuleta) CITY HALL — Local government and nonprofit service providers...
Read moreL.A. County announces program to house homeless
LOSANGELES — More than 1,000 chronically homeless people will be taken off the streets of Southern California and given permanent...
Read moreCourt to probe stabber’s mental state
LOS ANGELES — A court date has been set to determine whether or not a man suspected of stabbing three...
Read moreHomeless men arrested for attempted murder
PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY — Two Santa Monica-area homeless men are scheduled to be arraigned today for the attempted murder of...
Read moreAccused homeless stabber pleads not guilty
DOWNTOWN L.A. — The man suspected of stabbing three homeless people and leaving what police called "death warrants" at the...
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Suspect in homeless stabbings faces charges
Courtney Anthony Robinson (Courtesy Facebook) LOS ANGELES — A man suspected of attacking three homeless people in Santa Monica and...
Read moreHomeless youth have options on the Westside
Gathered around a public bench in Venice Beach, three young men share a celebratory marijuana joint early one morning. Cody,...
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Homeless Count relies heavily on volunteers
CIVIC CENTER — Teamwork was in full swing Wednesday night as a mostly volunteer crowd gathered at the Santa Monica...
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National homeless figures steady
DOWNTOWN — The number of homeless individuals in the United States decreased slightly between 2009 and 2011, but service providers...
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