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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Does LA Need New Rules for Feeding the Homeless?

    Homelessness is on the decline in America — but not in LA, where it's increased by 27% over last year. Local groups have been feeding the homeless in public places, including skid row. There and in other neighborhoods, residents have complained.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Homelessness is on the decline in America — but not in LA, where it's increased by 27% over last year. Local groups have been feeding the homeless in public places, including skid row. There and in other neighborhoods, residents have complained. Now, City Council members Tom LaBonge and Mitch O'Farrell are proposing a requirement to move food lines indoors.

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    Feeding the Homeless in Public Spaces
    1. 0:00Does LA Need New Rules for Feeding the Homeless?You’re reading this
    2. 0:00The Decline of Westwood Village
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Jenny Hamel

      KCRW

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Gideon Brower

      Independent Producer

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      Ted Landreth

      Greater West Hollywood Food Coalition

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      Peter Nichols

      Melrose Action Neighborhood Watch

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    The full episode

    1 of 2
    Feeding the Homeless in Public Spaces
    1. 0:00Does LA Need New Rules for Feeding the Homeless?You’re reading this
    2. 0:00The Decline of Westwood Village
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