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Is there a rise in harassment against LA’s homeless?

Hosted by Steve Chiotakis Oct. 03, 2019 Los Angeles
A homeless encampment in Culver City.

A homeless encampment in Culver City. Photo by Amy Ta.

Homeless people around LA are saying that they’re experiencing more hostility from homeowners and renters. They say people are throwing objects at them, and even threatening their lives.

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LA’s homeless report a rise in hostility

Brandi Wolfe says the scariest moment in her three years of homelessness came when she was sitting in a quiet North Hollywood park down the street from where she lives.

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The mystery of the long lost Well of Scribes

A 50-year old cold case has been partially solved. In 1969, a bronze sculpture called the Well of Scribes went missing from the Los Angeles Public Library. It was never seen...

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Host:

Steve Chiotakis

Producers:

Christian Bordal, Jenna Kagel

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