Homeless Search For New Housing As LA Closes Little Tokyo Encampment
Dozens of homeless people have been forced to move after the city of L.A. announced it will clear an encampment at Little Tokyo's Toriumi Plaza.
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Matthew Rodriguez is a digital producer for CBS Los Angeles. He's previously reported for local outlets like the Argonaut and Pasadena Weekly. Matt typically covers breaking news and crime.
Before starting his professional career, Matt attended Loyola Marymount University where he worked for the school's newspaper, The Loyolan. During his final year of college, Matt interned for the Argonaut and wrote a piece titled 8 Unspoken Rules of Being Homeless in Venice. It was nominated for the L.A. Press Club's Best Feature Award.
Dozens of homeless people have been forced to move after the city of L.A. announced it will clear an encampment at Little Tokyo's Toriumi Plaza.
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