‘There’s no cavalry,’ says Mayor Garcetti on LA homelessness

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A homeless encampment is seen in Koreatown, September 5, 2021. Eric Garcetti said this summer that “the mayor of LA is not some all-powerful being” when it comes to solving homelessness.

A homeless encampment is seen in Koreatown, September 5, 2021. Eric Garcetti said this summer that “the mayor of LA is not some all-powerful being” when it comes to solving homelessness. Photo by Amy Ta.

Mayoral candidates Karen Bass and Rick Caruso are making big promises on homelessness, but can they deliver? Outgoing Mayor Eric Garcetti says good luck.

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Host:

Steve Chiotakis

Producers:

Christian Bordal, Giuliana Mayo, Rebekah Ludman