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Could tent cities be the future for unhoused Angelenos?
KCRW looks at a program at the West LA VA that allows unhoused veterans to camp on the property and access services. At least one LA City Councilmember, Joe Buscaino, is considering a similar designated campsite in his district.
By Steve Chiotakis • • 25m ListenKCRW looks at a program at the West LA VA that allows unhoused veterans to camp on the property and access services. At least one LA City Councilmember, Joe Buscaino, is considering a similar designated campsite in his district.
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3 storiesCould the West LA VA’s tent city be a model for bringing relief to LA’s unhoused?
On one of the lawns at the West LA VA, there are rows of camping tents for veterans experiencing homelessness. It’s an alternative to sleeping on the sidewalk. The VA provides tents, bathrooms, meals, medical care, and social services.
Read the story10 minShooting deaths of Dijon Kizzee and Andres Guardado: The latest on what happened
On Monday afternoon, LA County sheriff’s deputies stopped 29-year-old Dijon Kizzee, who was riding his bicycle in the Westmont neighborhood of South LA, for what they call “violations of vehicle codes.” It’s still unclear what that means.
Read the story8 minWhether free LA Metro rides make for a better transit system
LA Metro, the transportation agency operating LA County’s rails and buses, wants to make future rides on all its vehicles free. Metro is exploring the idea of dropping all fares by 2021.
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