Groups operating from tents and RVs on Skid Row in Los Angeles
The presence of tents on Los Angeles streets signifies not just homelessness but also a thriving network where gangs trade drugs, exploit vulnerable individuals, and demand payment for staying in certain spots. From the congested RVs along Compton Boulevard to the intricate tent setups in Skid Row, these communities have, in essence, become open-air drug […]
6-Year-Old Lives on Skid Row in Los Angeles
A homeless family from Colombia, living with their six-year-old son on Skid Row, is facing challenges that some advocates believe might make their situation better back in their home country. Kate Monroe, the CEO of VetComm, expressed concerns about their living conditions, detailing that they were among many surrounded by drug use and addiction. She […]
Nick Shirley discovers a group of migrants, including little kids, staying in a tent on Skid Row.
YouTuber Nick Shirley stumbled upon a family of Colombian immigrants living in harsh conditions on Skid Row in Los Angeles. He described their situation as “tragic,” highlighting the surrounding environment filled with “drugs and chaos.” While interviewing the family from a makeshift tent, Shirley learned they had been in the U.S. for two years after […]
Discontented Angelenos start private mental health initiative in Skid Row
New Initiative Launches in Skid Row to Address Homelessness A new initiative is taking aim at one of the most challenging areas in the U.S.—Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles, which has been grappling with a significant homelessness crisis. The initiative, spearheaded by a privately funded organization called New Era America, comes after three years […]
Pookie Pipes and Butcher Knives: Skid Row Residents Inform Officials That Lives Are at Risk
Los Angeles County Health Meeting Addresses Skid Row Concerns Los Angeles – The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services and Housing recently held its first quarterly Skid Row Action Plan meeting of 2026 in a locked conference room. Presenters brought data and a message claiming progress, but many Skid Row residents felt differently. Skid […]
TikTok personality Shirley Raines, known for delivering meals to those on Skid Row, has passed away at 58.
Shirley Raines, known for her work as a social media creator and founder of a nonprofit dedicated to assisting those experiencing homelessness, has passed away at the age of 58, as announced by her organization, Beauty 2 the Streets. To her over 5 million TikTok followers, she was affectionately called “Ms. Shirley.” Many of those […]
Mets’ Juan Soto gets standing ovation, then snaps skid
Citifield fans have already been restless in Juan Soto’s early season slump, but the home crowd cheered the $765 million man towards the plate at 3 base, where the runners traise in one run in five innings on Friday. Those cheers were louder as Skid Soto ripped a 0-1 changeup to the right field for […]
Rangers beat Canucks to end three-game skid, keep playoff hopes alive
The Rangers' playoff hopes are still alive. Despite a string of losses this month, the Blues Shirts rejoined the Eastern Conference wildcard race in January and February, giving Kanak the chance to fight with an empty 5-3 victory on Saturday afternoon, giving him plenty of fighting chance to return to the postseason painting cusp. Even […]
Rangers top Wild in OT to snap losing skid
St. Paul, Minnesota – After bleeding last week or so, the Rangers finally put up the patch. The Braden Schneider overtime winner snapped a 3-2 win over Wild at Xcel Energy Center on Thursday night, snapping a four-game losing skid for Blueshirts. The Blue Jackets still have games, but the Rangers confronted the perfect revenge […]
Nets hold off LeBron James-less Lakers to snap seven-game skid
They held them down when the net defeated the Lakers on Monday after blowing a big lead in consecutive games with Golden State and Charlotte. The net put together a 111-108 slump bust victory over the Lakers before a sold-out crowd of 18,215 at Barclays Center. The victory snapped the longest seven-game losing skid in […]