When it comes to solving the homelessness crisis in L.A., one question always looms large: How much will it cost? A city report finally shed light on the answer and the number is staggering.Now city leaders face a choice: Do they double down or change strategies? And will the ...
So, if you vote for an incumbent, you are voting for being a victim and all the other dysfunctions that go with the multiple epidemics of crime, homelessness, expensive housing, sky-high energy prices, corruption, an obscene tax burden, and fiscal mismanagement. Do the right thing and...
Homelessness in Los Angeles: A unique crisis demanding new solutions Read the reportLA’s blockbuster sequel: A new era of economic growthTo develop solutions for LA’s three barriers to growth, stakeholders can reframe the challenges as opportunities by asking seven questions that...
Posttraumatic stress disorder is commonly found in people experiencing homelessness; however, due to the high rates of other disorders, it may be undetected. In this article, we describe a woman previously recovered from depression and a... A Morrison,B Mcilduff - 《Psychiatry-interpersonal & Bi...
While it has only taken the mayor four years since the prospect of tiny homes lining the streets of San Pedro was exaggerated into a countywide fight over homelessness, Garcetti now appears to have mustered the courage to confront the NIMBY fears. He has stopped short of calling on every ...
While any reduction in homelessness is a significant accomplishment, however small, it underscores Mayor Bass’ steadfast commitment to making a tangible difference in the lives of those in need. As a formerly homeless single parent who has experienced the challenges of living on Skid Row...
A 50 year old female with a complex medical history consisting of lymphoma, diabetes mellitus (type II), sarcoidosis, congestive heart failure, chronic renal failure (stage 3), and pancytopenia presented to the emergency department with shortness of breath, cough, fever. She was found to be po...
Lack of education about sexual health, along with high rates of illiteracy, poverty, and homelessness, makes testing and treatment unachievable in many urban settings, including New Orleans. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have dedicated resources to state and local he...
Sunday, Dec 8th7:30 to 9 pm (with reception to follow to 10 pm) Beyond Baroque, Venice, California artists’ links Spoken word performances by Lee Boek https://www.facebook.com/PWImprovT/ Mike Sonksen (aka Mike the Poet) http://theaccomplices.org/portfolio/letters-to-my-city-by-mik...
Silence graces the table. The urgent themes of homelessness and surveillance dissolve in the urban twilight as the friends share a quiet moment. Dr Mongo breaks the silence. Out of the night that covers me, Black as the pit from pole to pole, ...