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Identity sought of man found outside Los Angeles hospital
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services is asking for the public’s help to identify a patient who was found more than a week ago right outside an L.A. area hospital. The unidentified man has been receiving treatment at Los Angeles General Medical Center in Boyle Heights since July 15, when he was found […]
LA homeless encampment cleanups provide only temporary relief, report says
The city of Los Angeles' attempt to get as many unhoused Angelenos off the streets and into housing isn't working, according to a recent study.In findings published earlier this month, the nonprofit Rand corporation studied three areas in Los Angeles - Hollywood, Venice and Skid Row - between 2021 and 2023. Data showed that the unhoused population stabilized over that period, while the annual rate of growth was approximately 10% in prior years.However, the study showed encampments removed in these areas were re-populated within two to three months on average. Data from 2023 found that more than half of individuals...
Things To Do This Weekend in Los Angeles [7-26-2024 to 7-28-2024]
This July 26-28 in Los Angeles, you’ll find another Sloth Summer Nights at the Tar Pits, KCRW Summer Nights event at Union Station, KCON LA, Wonder-Full: A Tribute to Stevie Wonder at Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles, the 2024 West Los Angeles Obon Festival, and more. Let’s get into the full weekend list below!
New Apartment in Downtown Opens for Unhoused People in Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority is celebrating Friday the successful expansion of its master leasing strategy following the opening of a new apartment complex for unhoused residents downtown. Agency officials say through master leasing they are able to move people experiencing homelessness into permanent housing faster. Using this strategy,...
Watts Summer Festival Celebrates Community and Culture at Ted Watkins Park
The Watts Summer Festival (WSF), a historic and cultural cornerstone of the Watts community, returns to Ted Watkins Park, on Saturday and Sunday, August 10-11, from noon to dusk. The weekend kicks off on Friday, Aug. 9, at 5 p.m., in Club Watts at the Ted Watkins gymnasium, with the...
10 Best Private Elementary Schools in Los Angeles
Accelerate learning in your child’s early formative years by enrolling in one of the best private elementary schools in Los Angeles!. Primary education is critical to children’s performance in high school and beyond. Private elementary school’s vigorous learning experiences and challenges create an excellent educational foundation where your child can thrive and develop skills and confidence. In Los Angeles, private elementary schools are the best choice for your child’s education!
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