Huntington Beach launched its new mobile crisis response team Sept. 16, a first for the city which will help those battling tough mental illnesses to get mental health help and rely less on law enforcement to intervene. Known as Be Well Orange County, the mobile crisis unit consists of a large van filled with two…
Los Angeles County Sherriff Wants to Declare Local State of Emergency to Address Homelessness
August 16, 2021
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Los Angeles County Sherriff Alex Villanueva said the county should declare a local state of emergency to address homelessness. Villanueva held a public community meeting in Granada Hills on Aug. 12, where he and others from the department’s Homeless Outreach and Mental Evaluation teams and the Narcotics Bureau spoke about homelessness and public safety. Currently, there are more than…
Los Angeles County Sheriff Again Calls for State of Emergency to Address Homelessness
August 16, 2021
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Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva has again called for the county to declare a local state of emergency to address homelessness. Villanueva held a public community meeting in Granada Hills on Aug. 12, where he and others from the department’s Homeless Outreach and Mental Evaluation teams and the Narcotics Bureau spoke about homelessness and public safety. Currently, there…
Far-Left Democrats Want Eviction Moratorium to Last Forever
Commentary Far-left Congressional Democrats Cori Bush (Missouri), Ilhan Omar (Minnesota), and Ayanna Pressley (Massachusetts) slept in the rough on the Capitol steps over the weekend, surrounded by cases of bottled water, pizza boxes, staffers, and fawning press. These Democrats, who are part of a group who call themselves “The Squad,” are protesting the end of…
Initiative To Clear Venice Encampment Brings 191 People Indoors
LOS ANGELES, Calif.—On the last official day of the Encampment to Home initiative to offer a pathway to permanent housing to people living along the Venice Boardwalk, Councilman Mike Bonin and Mayor Eric Garcetti said July 30 that 191 people have been brought indoors. “A metric that people are judging this by is how the…
Homelessness, Housing, Top Newport Mayor’s Priorities
July 23, 2021
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.—Newport Beach Mayor Brad Avery gave his 2021 State of the City July 21 during Speak Up Newport’s annual mayor’s reception. Avery took the podium before a sold-out crowd of about 400 guests that included current and former city council members, city commissioners, city staff, and residents. The annual event, which is presented by…
Newsom Invites Nation’s Homeless Population to Live the ‘California Dream’
July 22, 2021
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Gov. Gavin Newsom welcomed the nation’s homeless into California July 19 after signing the largest homeless investment bill in state history. “The state is roaring back, and I’m proud people from around the world looking to California again for opportunity,” Newsom said during a Sebastopol, Calif. news conference. “That should not just be for certain people. All people, I…
Orange County to Provide More than 1,000 Emergency Housing Vouchers
July 20, 2021
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Orange County, Calif. is rolling out a new housing plan that will offer more than 1,000 emergency housing vouchers (EHV) to homeless and vulnerable individuals. The board of supervisors is set to approve multiple contracts during its July 27 meeting with various non-profits that will distribute 529 vouchers. The certificates provide ongoing rental assistance for eligible households. Individuals and families that receive EHVs will…
Why So Many Homeless People Have Smartphones
There’s been no shortage of hand-wringing over the past 15 months as our nation grappled with COVID-19 and its ripple effects, many of which aren’t medical: the threat of a collapsed economy, government overreach, and increased seclusion along with its affiliated detriments have been concerns. At the epicenter of this worry have been concerns for…
LA County Approves More Than $500 Million in Homeless Spending
July 14, 2021
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LOS ANGELES, Calif.—The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on July 13 approved $527.1 million in funding for strategies to battle homelessness in fiscal year 2021-22, while expressing frustration over the rising numbers of people living on the street. Despite the massive inflow of cash from Measure H and dozens of carefully crafted initiatives that…
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