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    Should LA fight homelessness via long-term housing developments or short-term shelters?

    Homelessness is one of LA’s most divisive issues, and politicians are fighting over what to do about it.

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    By Anna Scott • Dec 2, 2021 • 7m Listen

    Homelessness is one of LA’s most divisive issues, and politicians are fighting over what to do about it. Mayoral candidate and City Councilmember Joe Buscaino says LA has put too many resources into slow, costly housing developments at the expense of more immediate, emergency measures. He wants the city to focus more on adding shelter beds and clearing encampments from the streets. But LA Mayor Eric Garcetti says LA is on the right track and needs to double down. KCRW’s Anna Scott looks at the conflict and what it could mean for the city’s future.

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    2. 7:34Veterinarian workforce can’t keep up with demand, face same challenges as regular doctors
    3. 15:29KCRW DJ José Galván tapped to book live shows at The Paramount in Boyle Heights
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      Anna Scott

      Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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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

      Producer, Reporter

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      Jackie Sedley

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    LA veterinarians feel under-resourced, unappreciated
    1. 0:00Should LA fight homelessness via long-term housing developments or short-term shelters?You’re reading this
    2. 7:34Veterinarian workforce can’t keep up with demand, face same challenges as regular doctors
    3. 15:29KCRW DJ José Galván tapped to book live shows at The Paramount in Boyle Heights
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