May 25, 2021 Parents outraged as Seattle elementary school near homeless encampment faces break-in, lockdowns Parents are expressing their outrage after a Seattle elementary school, located only a few feet from a homeless encampment, experienced a break-in and multiple lockdowns.
May 25, 2021 Death toll from Congo volcano eruption rises to at least 32 The volcanic eruption in eastern Congo two days ago has killed at least 32 people, officials said Monday as residents searched for missing loved ones amid destroyed homes on the outskirts of the eastern city of Goma where aftershocks were detected.
May 20, 2021 Lawrence Jones reports on Venice Beach homeless takeover: 'It's only getting worse' Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ' Lawrence Jones reported on the deteriorating conditions in California's iconic tourist hot spot Venice Beach amid a surge in homeless encampments, telling "Fox & Friends" that homeless people are taking over the area.
May 19, 2021 'Crocodile Dundee' star Paul Hogan scorches Venice Beach's homeless in note posted outside of his home: report "Crocodile Dundee" star Paul Hogan is apparently up in arms about the homeless crisis in Los Angeles' Venice Beach, where he lives with his son, Chance.
May 18, 2021 Los Angeles homeless man charged with starting Palisades fire A homeless man has been charged in connection with a Los Angeles wildfire that has destroyed over 1,000 acres in steep and remote terrain and prompted the evacuation of hundreds of homes over the weekend, authorities said.
May 17, 2021 Washington's King County to divert $100M in coronavirus rescue money for homeless housing Despite spending hundreds of millions of dollars and taking hundreds of people off the streets and out of overnight shelters, the number of homeless people in Seattle seems to be growing. It’s estimated at around 12,000 people. Now, the King County executive finds himself flush with federal money to spend any way he wants on the homelessness problem.
May 15, 2021 Portland protests, homelessness have residents avoiding downtown, poll reveals Portland residents surveyed about the city’s downtown said they plan to visit less frequently, mainly citing homelessness and rioting that has plagued the area in the last year, according to a new poll.
May 14, 2021 Los Angeles residents oppose plan to move homeless to beaches, parks Thousands of people are resisting efforts by local officials to house the homeless in temporary cabins and tents near Los Angeles beaches and parks amid an outcry over an increase in crime from some encampments.
May 13, 2021 Homeless encampments account for 54% of fires LAFD responds to: reports As the homeless crisis in Los Angeles continues to surge, the city is facing a growing number of fires at encampments, according to reports Wednesday.
May 11, 2021 Austin’s homeless camping ban is back in effect Officials in Austin, Texas, are vowing Tuesday to be "laser-focused on addressing homelessness in a safe and humane manner" as the city’s ban on homeless camping is now back in effect.