August 15, 2023 CRISIS IN KENSINGTON: Businesses setting up 'booby traps' for protection In Kensington's open-air drug market, some businesses struggle to entice prospective customers as drug users loiter or pass out on their front stoops.
August 14, 2023 Major San Fran retailer condemns city, state leaders in full-page ad: 'Abject disregard for civilized conduct' Gump’s Chairman John Chachas released an open letter to San Francisco leaders and Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., on the state of homelessness in the city.
August 14, 2023 Austin fire officials battle blaze at homeless encampment after years of warnings from citizens Firefighters in Austin, Texas battled a brush fire that broke out at a homeless encampment along I-35 near Stassney Sunday evening.
August 14, 2023 Austin fire officials battle blaze at homeless encampment The brush fire broke out in an encampment along I-35 near Stassney.
August 11, 2023 Drugs, defecation and despair: A walk down one of America's most lawless streets In Kensington, Philadelphia's open-air drug market, users can be seen passed out on the pavement or injecting themselves with needles on a main street.
August 11, 2023 Joel Aylworth on San Francisco ‘doom loop’ tour: Doesn’t take much to see the worst of the city Former San Francisco police officer Joel Aylworth reacts to the city’s ‘doom loop’ tour giving tourists a firsthand look at the worst parts of the California city.
August 10, 2023 San Diego teen allegedly texted accomplice about 'hobo hunting' before killing homeless woman: report One of the teenage suspects in the murder of a San Diego homeless woman allegedly texted he was "going hobo hunting" before killing Annette Pershal, prosecutors said.
August 9, 2023 CRISIS IN KENSINGTON: It's 'chemical warfare' on the streets, former user says Frank Rodriguez, a recovering drug addict who lived in Kensington, said the tranq epidemic in the Philadelphia neighborhood has gotten worse over the past few months.
August 8, 2023 Venice Beach residents split over $4.8M bailout for bathrooms overrun by homeless: ‘Wasting taxpayer money' A $4.8 million federal bailout for Venice Beach's iconic Boardwalk bathrooms sparks debate among residents, as some say it's a waste of money until bigger problems are resolved.
August 8, 2023 Pennsylvania town experiencing problem of squatters in abandoned homes Jeannette, Pennsylvania Fire Department Chief Bill Frye on the growing problem of squatters in abandoned homes and the safety concerns that come with this.