'The unhoused is the symptom, not the root.,' advocates react to new homeless count
The new homeless count revealed that the number of unhoused people in Los Angeles County and the City of Los Angeles has gone up once again.
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The new homeless count revealed that the number of unhoused people in Los Angeles County and the City of Los Angeles has gone up once again.
The new homeless count revealed that the number of unhoused people in Los Angeles County and the City of Los Angeles has gone up once again. Kristine Lazar reports.
Sherman Oaks residents feel neglected after nothing happens to address their ongoing safety concerns, as the owner of a burned-out business and the city continue to quarrel. Jasmine Viel reports.
After living in a parking lot, high school sophomore Maria Christina Benitez has a bedroom for the first time in her life. Joy Benedict reports.
CBSLA's Jasmine Viel highlights an after-school program helping homeless students, which has reopened after closing because of the pandemic.
For the third and final time, Los Angeles City Council voted on a measure to ban homeless encampments within 500 feet of schools and daycare centers on Tuesday. Joy Benedict reports.
An increase in homeless encampments and lack of action from city departments has business owners on the 19348 block of Londelius Street frustrated.
The Los Angeles Fire Department went to downtown Los Angeles Tuesday afternoon after a 52-year-old man fell four floors and onto an outdoor second-floor courtyard.
The same man who attacked Irene Lee, 51-year-old Semeon Tasfamarean, also assaulted former Olympian and model Kim Glass last week when he allegedly threw a construction bolt at the silver medalist. Joy Benedict reports.
The council's vote of 10 to 1 approving a ban on homeless encampments within 500 feet of schools and daycare centers, which is part of the city's new law regulating homeless encampments, angered many advocates. Tom Wait reports.
Council members moved a step closer to the controversial ban of all homeless camps from being close to schools and daycares.
The current anti-camping ordinance allows districts to submit no-camping zones to the city council for approval. However, parents came to the meeting to plead with council members to amend it so it includes an automatic city-wide ban on encampments within 500 feet of schools and daycares. Rick Montanez reports.
According to LAPD, officers came to the encampment to serve a search warrant for stolen goods but were not sure what they would find other than a rare collector's item spotted by a viewer in previous coverage by CBSLA's Kristine Lazar.
During Tuesday's police commission meeting, the senior staff at the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed they can't begin towing RVs that have lined the streets because there is no place to store them.
An 81-year-old woman was knocked to the ground after someone forcefully took her keys and stole her keys as she was giving out food to the homeless.
Our hidden cameras caught employees with the LA Homeless Services Authority throwing away cases of food meant to be distributed to those less fortunate.
The suspect abandoned a GMC Envoy Denali and fled.
The poll found respondents fairly split on issues along party lines.
Hollywood falls within the jurisdiction of the LAPD.
Under the deal, the city will spend up to $3 billion over the next five years to develop as many as 16,000 beds or housing units for the homeless.
The program will provide 1,000 randomly selected residents with $1,000 a month for three years.
The Blue Ribbon Commission on Homeless, which was established by the county last year to conduct a review of the homeless issue, released a report claiming that the current system to tackle homelessness is failing on multiple levels.
According to a new report by researchers at UCLA, out of the 183 people living at Echo Park, 17 have found long-term housing, about 9%. About 50 are in temporary shelters and the rest, about 60%, are unaccounted for.
When Modesto Navarro asked the transient to leave, the man became irate and attacked the restaurant owner with a napkin dispenser.
Authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred in Tarzana Sunday morning, when a homeless man entered the vacant property owned by one of the neighbors living on the street. Now, as the investigation continues, the search for the suspect is on. Nicole Comstock reports.
The United States and Iran are guaranteed two matches at SoFi Stadium, while Belgium, Switzerland, New Zealand, Paraguay and two teams to be decided later will play one.
Chesney went 21-5 in two seasons as the head coach at James Madison University, including a Sun Belt Conference championship this season.
The woman, 48, was injured due to smoke inhalation, authorities said.
The CVS was located at 3049 East Coast Highway in Corona del Mar
A group of 14 women, some of whom were inmates or former foster kids, became the first all-female class to graduate from an LA County firefighter training program.
The United States and Iran are guaranteed two matches at SoFi Stadium, while Belgium, Switzerland, New Zealand, Paraguay and two teams to be decided later will play one.
Chesney went 21-5 in two seasons as the head coach at James Madison University, including a Sun Belt Conference championship this season.
The woman, 48, was injured due to smoke inhalation, authorities said.
The CVS was located at 3049 East Coast Highway in Corona del Mar
A group of 14 women, some of whom were inmates or former foster kids, became the first all-female class to graduate from an LA County firefighter training program.
A group of 14 women, some of whom were inmates or former foster kids, became the first all-female class to graduate from an LA County firefighter training program.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A Riverside County man was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for selling a lethal dose of fentanyl.
Private First-Class Tanner F. Rubio was inside a tactical vehicle when a mishap occurred during routine training.
The man quickly grabbed a ladder and helped his wife, 11-year-old son and an elderly woman to safety.
Mark Ahrens and his son were singing Christmas carols when a speeding Tesla slammed into their minivan.
Officials said that the marine died from injuries sustained in a tactical vehicle mishap on Wednesday afternoon.
One person was declared dead at the scene of the crash, which happened just before 3 p.m. near Heil Avenue and Goldenwest Street, police said.
Marine veteran Tom Steen, who lost both legs to an illness, thanked his neighbors for helping his family get rid of the rats infesting his Irvine home.
A pair of earthquakes shook parts of Riverside County, near Idyllwild, on Thanksgiving Day.
Police said that the driver dragged the stroller down the block, severely injuring a 3-month-old baby and a 3-year-old toddler.
A stolen vehicle pursuit ended after the suspect crashed into another car in Victorville.
The Thoroughbred holiday lights show in Rancho Cucamonga will be drive-thru only beginning on Friday.
Officials said that the marine died from injuries sustained in a tactical vehicle mishap on Wednesday afternoon.
Police say that the driver dragged the stroller down the block, severely injuring a 3-month-old baby and a 3-year-old toddler.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
LeBron James' streak of 1,297 consecutive double-digit scoring games has ended.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
California unveiled a new online portal on Wednesday for residents to report alleged misconduct by federal agents during operations to enforce immigration laws.
Democrats on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform released "never-before-seen" images of Jeffrey Epstein's private island.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
The Trump administration has halted all immigration applications filed by people from 19 countries, according to internal government guidance, its latest move to restrict legal immigration pathways.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
With the help of her daughter and her 5th-grade class, CBS News California (KCAL) Investigative reporter Julie Watts investigates "Sephora Kids" concerns.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
Supervisors will vote on the ordinance again in two weeks, after a review period. If approved, it would bar the sale of kratom derivatives to people under 21 in Riverside County.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Waymo has begun offering autonomous robotaxi service using freeways for the first time in select cities in California and Arizona, the company announced.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
A charity that accepted donations of vehicles that would pay for breast cancer screenings for low-income patients agreed Thursday to pay a $3.8 million fine and to restrictions on future fundraising activities in 19 U.S. states, including Colorado.
Chesney went 21-5 in two seasons as the head coach at James Madison University, including a Sun Belt Conference championship this season.
The Boston Celtics cruised past Los Angeles 126-105 on Friday night, with the Lakers playing without LeBron James and Luka Doncic.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
LeBron James' streak of 1,297 consecutive double-digit scoring games has ended.
Former Angels and Rangers manager Ron Washington is returning to the Bay Area to become infield coach for the San Francisco Giants on new manager Tony Vitello's staff.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Steve Cropper co-wrote several classics, including "(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay," "Green Onions" and "In the Midnight Hour."
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Founded in 1990, Chado Tea Room has helped create the tea culture of Los Angeles. Co-owner Tek Mehrehteab and Events Director Chaz Pringle walk CBS LA through its limited-time Christmas menu.
From ASMR and GRWM videos to unboxings and taste testings, toy companies are capitalizing on TikTok trends with new toys, games, and more! Toy Insider Editor in Chief Marissa Silva joins us for her holiday recommendations.
A winter warmup is in store for Southern California this week. Marina Jurica reports.
Desmond Shaw flies to North Hollywood for tonight's Look At This!
A Riverside County man was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for selling a lethal dose of fentanyl.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
