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On the brink of homelessness, how singer Jonny Fair survives

Jonny Fair, like tens of thousands of others in LA County, is mentally ill and can’t hold a steady job. Now he’s at risk of losing his Long Beach apartment due to a rent increase.

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By Steve Chiotakis • May 1, 2019 • 26m Listen

Jonny Fair, like tens of thousands of others in LA County, is mentally ill and can’t hold a steady job. Now he’s at risk of losing his Long Beach apartment due to a rent increase. We hear his story, and look at what services are out there for people in his situation. Plus, Mayor Eric Garcetti’s Green New Deal for LA wants you to drive less. We've got some ideas on how.

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    Steve Chiotakis

    Afternoon News Anchor

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    Christian Bordal

    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    Kathryn Barnes

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