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Supreme Court to consider whether cities can ticket homeless people

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments Monday on a challenge to a law that would allow cities to fine homeless people and could fundamentally change the lives of hundreds of thousands of people without a home. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that cities cannot ticket homeless people for camping […]

Homeless Los Angeles Man Constructs House on the Side of the Freeway

A homeless man in Los Angeles attracted attention after he built a house with a front porch and electricity on the side of a freeway. Next to Highway 110 near Highland Park is a surprisingly advanced homeless encampment featuring structures made from improvised materials such as tarps and tents. But one man has taken his […]

1 dead after fire under Atlantic City pier near homeless encampment

One man has died after a fire broke out under an Atlantic City pier near a homeless encampment, authorities said. The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office announced Friday that Bruce Elder, 67, died in a fire that started Thursday night under the Central Pier at the Boardwalk and Tennessee Avenue. Fire Chief Scott Evans said Elder […]

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Asks Wealthy to Fund Housing for Homeless

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has implored the city’s wealthy residents to donate funds to purchase property that can be used to house the city’s growing homeless population. fox news report: “We are currently working to eliminate night rentals.” [Bass] continued. “We will use individuals, the private sector, and philanthropic funds to join us in […]

Dem mayor of LA begs rich people to help pay to house the homeless

Los Angeles’ Democratic mayor has argued that the city cannot afford to fight the homeless crisis alone.she is now asking wealthy residents and charities You’ll have to fork out millions more to address the problem. On Monday, Mayor Karen Bass gave the State of the State address. The speech lasted just under 35 minutes, but […]