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L.A.'s Homeless Encampments, 'Making L.A.' and the Powerbrokers of Art Basel
The L.A. City Council yesterday voted on two new measures that would make it easier for authorities to break up homeless encampments. But would the ordinances make necessary improvements to our streets, or criminalize homelessness?
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenThe L.A. City Council yesterday voted on two new measures that would make it easier for authorities to break up homeless encampments. But would the ordinances make necessary improvements to our streets, or criminalize homelessness? Then, the first installment of Making L.A., our new series examining what L.A. can do to become more sustainable and more liveable. Next, Hope Solo is arguably the best goalie in women’s soccer. But she’s been dogged by allegations of domestic violence. What do we know about the charges, and how could they affect Solo’s career? And finally, a look at the kingmakers of the massive art fair Art Basel, which opens to the public tomorrow.
Banner Image: Homeless man in Los Angeles; Credit: Terabass
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4 storiesL.A. Tries a New Tactic for Homeless Encampments
Homeless encampments in L.A. have almost doubled in the past two years, according to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. And yesterday, the city council took a step to address the issue. Councilmembers approved measures that would make it easier to break up encampments.
Read the story11 minMaking L.A.: The Built Environment
One hundred years ago, Los Angeles was barely a city at all. Over the last century, it has blown up into a giant metropolis. And during all this rapid growth, L.A. has continued to struggle with an inferiority complex, questioning its own identity and place in the world. Are we a world-class city?
Read the story15 minHope Solo and Domestic Violence
The United States women’s soccer team moves on to the elimination round after beating Nigeria yesterday 1-0 at the World Cup. The win was earned with the best goalie in all of women’s soccer, Hope Solo. Hope Solo also helped the U.S.
Read the story10 minThe Power Brokers of Art Basel
The rich and their representatives are descending on Basel, Switzerland this week for Art Basel, the world’s most prestigious art fair. It opens to the public tomorrow. For three days, billions of dollars will be spent on the work of famous and about-to-be famous artists.
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