Vermin outbreak linked to nearby homeless shelter
A high-end restaurant in Santa Monica, Elefante, closed recently due to health code issues, and a notable critic is laying the blame on a nearby homeless shelter funded by taxpayers. Dr. David Hemmati, an ophthalmologist who often critiques California’s policies, argues that the pest issues at Elefante aren’t the restaurant’s doing. “This is called Step […]
Quiet homeless woman forced to sleep on NYC sidewalk
A woman without a home was found mumbling on a sidewalk in Manhattan during dangerously low temperatures, and first responders said city guidelines prevented them from intervening. The woman, whose identity remains unknown, was seen around 34th Street, near NYU Langone Hospital, early Sunday morning. She was dressed in a hooded sweatshirt and slippers, wrapped […]
33 tons of dangerous waste removed from California homeless site
On Thursday, nearly 30 tons of hazardous waste were cleared from a homeless encampment in Oxnard following concerns raised by local residents. This encampment has been linked to multiple drug overdoses, and authorities found a wide array of dangerous items, including weapons, needles, and various drug paraphernalia. In total, 37 individuals were arrested on charges […]
Mamdani holds on to ‘last resort’ strategy to push homeless individuals off the streets as fatalities rise and severe cold returns.
Mayor Zoran Mamdani continues to face criticism for not clearing homeless encampments and forcing individuals off the streets, especially as New York City braces for another round of dangerously low temperatures this weekend. “With subzero temperatures anticipated again this weekend, I’m writing to inquire about the steps being taken to ensure all New Yorkers have […]
Local politician confused by overdue homeless report lacking essential details
Los Angeles Report on Homeless Housing Raises Questions A report intended to examine over $200 million in taxpayer-funded homeless housing was released on Wednesday, but it faced significant delays and was missing fundamental details, leaving Los Angeles City Council members perplexed and somewhat unprepared. City Councilor Nitya Raman, who heads the Housing and Homelessness Committee, […]
Kevin Johnson’s son shares his thoughts following his father’s death at a homeless camp.
The son of deceased former NFL player Kevin Johnson wishes for his father to be remembered for more than just his tragic end—beaten and stabbed to death at a homeless camp in Los Angeles last month, allegedly by a serial killer. “He wasn’t just a homeless man,” Branden Johnson expressed in an interview. There was […]
CA school board member ‘offended’ by the term ‘homeless’ instead of ‘unhoused’
School Board Leader Offended by Terminology A California school board leader expressed strong discontent during a recent meeting over the use of the term “homeless,” insisting that “unhoused” should be used instead. Joy Flynn, the Vice Chancellor of the Pajaro Valley Unified School District, described herself as “personally offended” by the phrase that’s often used […]
School board in California took offense to the word ‘homeless’
California School Board Member Criticizes Use of “Homeless” A member of the school board in California expressed being “personally offended” after a speaker referred to students as “homeless,” suggesting instead the term “unhoused.” During a meeting on January 14, Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board Vice President Joy Flynn openly shared her displeasure. Flynn’s remarks […]
Private photos show a homeless con artist and his wife enjoying a lavish lifestyle.
A charity leader facing accusations of misappropriating $23 million intended for homeless services in California seems to be avoiding the spotlight, perhaps as much as he fears prison. Alexander Souffer, 42, has been accused by officials of living a luxurious lifestyle. During an appearance before Judge Teresa McGonigle, he made efforts to evade photographers. After […]
Donovan Richards parts ways with Mamdani to advocate for dismantling homeless encampments
Moves to Address Homelessness in New York City In a surprising turn, even the allies of left-handed Mayor Zoran Mamdani are voicing their concerns about the homeless situation, emphasizing the need to relocate those in precarious conditions and dismantle makeshift shelters to prevent potential fatalities in the harsh winter. Democratic Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, […]