Commentary San Francisco supervisors are all shook up! They just learned that they are spending about $61,000 per year to put a tent over a homeless person’s head, and they are not going to be reimbursed by the federal government (FEMA) for their foolish experiment because the tent encampments are considered group shelters. The minds…
In Not-So-Brilliant Move, San Francisco Spends Over $60,000 Per Homeless Tent
July 2, 2021
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New Tiny Home Community for the Homeless to Open in Los Angeles County After Independence Day
As Los Angeles officials grapple with a growing homeless population and lack of supportive housing units, a new tiny home community will make its debut after Independence Day in the San Fernando Valley to service the unhoused. The village will have 76 units and 10 showers, housing up to 150 people. Los Angeles Councilmembers Kevin…
Mission Offers Help for the Suffering on Skid Row
June 26, 2021
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LOS ANGELES, Calif.—Rev. Troy Vaughn knows firsthand the plight of the homeless on Skid Row. Once homeless himself in the early 1990s, he now gazes out the window of his executive office from the top floor of the Los Angeles Mission. The mentally ill, drug addicted, economically disadvantaged, and victims of trauma wander outside the mission. One middle-aged man sits in a wheelchair, crack…
Police: Homeless Man Breaks Into Bel Air Home, Kills Birds
June 20, 2021
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LOS ANGELES—A 34-year-old homeless man remains in custody June 20 on suspicion of burglary for allegedly breaking into a Bel Air residence, swimming naked in the home’s pool and killing the homeowner’s pet parakeets, authorities said. Paul Kiyan is being held at downtown Los Angeles’ Twin Towers Correctional Facility in lieu of $50,000 bail. Officers…
Man Dresses as Spiderman to Help the Less Fortunate
June 18, 2021
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A Southern California man looking to make a difference in the world doesn’t just act like a superhero—he also dresses like one. Yuri Williams, founder of A Future Superhero and Friends, serves the less fortunate. He visits sick children in the hospital, feeds veterans and the homeless, and more all while dressed as Spiderman and other well-known movie characters. He…
City Attorney’s Office to Divert Some Offenders From Criminal Justice System
June 16, 2021
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LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles City Attorney’s office will divert from the traditional criminal justice system low-level, non-violent misdemeanor offenses committed by people experiencing homelessness, mental illness or drug addiction, city attorney Mike Feuer announced June 15. The goal of the Alternatives to Incarceration Pre-Filing Diversion Program is to introduce social service interventions into the criminal…
25-Year-Old Drug Addict Sleeps on Streets—Until Kind Charity Intervenes, Helps Him Get Sober
Once a drug addict sleeping rough on the streets of Leeds, in northern England, a 25-year-old youth received a helping hand when he made himself known to a local charity. Young Josh Ellis was provided a roof over his head, clean clothes, and a whole new support network—and it transformed his life. “We just knew…
‘Like Hell Went to Hell,’ The Tragic Demise of Venice Beach
June 13, 2021
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LOS ANGELES—World-renowned Venice Beach has long been a place where visitors, residents, and business owners commingled with artists, musicians, and entertainers from all over the country. Over 10 million tourists visit the beach’s famous boardwalk each year, drawn in by the ocean view and the unconventional lifestyle of the city’s eccentric community. But the famed…
New Orange County Facility Bridges Mental Health Divide
June 12, 2021
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When Dr. Richard Afable set out to address mental health in Orange County, California, he was aiming for a cohesive effort that paired city resources with the surrounding community. More importantly, he wanted a place where all types of people, of all income levels, would feel comfortable seeking out help, without judgment. Thus Be Well…
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Helping or Hurting the Homeless; Andy Ngo Determined Despite Antifa Attacks
Homelessness is a growing problem, not only in major cities but in smaller ones too. But why? We take a deep dive into the topic looking at one reason, a policy called Housing First. In our first panel, former St. John’s shelter CEO Michele Steeb explains Housing First from the first-hand experience and from writing…