Doug Smith

senior writer at the LA Times

Doug Smith on KCRW

In a follow up to the 2015 settlement, veterans are demanding 4000 units of permanent housing and the nullification of outside leases on the property.

Veterans sue VA for more housing on West LA campus

In a follow up to the 2015 settlement, veterans are demanding 4000 units of permanent housing and the nullification of outside leases on the property.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

LA is developing one of the most robust “street psychiatry” programs in the nation. The goal is to meet unhoused individuals experiencing mental health issues where they are.

‘Street psychiatrists’ help unhoused Angelenos access mental health care

LA is developing one of the most robust “street psychiatry” programs in the nation. The goal is to meet unhoused individuals experiencing mental health issues where they are.

from Greater LA

KCRW looks at how much LA taxpayers are funding low-income housing, and whether that money is being put to good use. The latest idea: tiny homes.

8 x 8 foot home for Angelenos experiencing homelessness? Each costs LA up to $130,000, reporting finds

KCRW looks at how much LA taxpayers are funding low-income housing, and whether that money is being put to good use. The latest idea: tiny homes.

from Greater LA

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Lorraine Besser, philosophy professor and author of “The Art of the Interesting,” explores what it means to cultivate and live a good life.

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Podcaster and writer Lauren Ober shares the story of her own later-in-life autism diagnosis.

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At present, the role of genetics testing in the diagnosis or treatment of depression is not ready for prime time.

from Second Opinion

Climate change and increased moisture have altered the habitat for mosquitos.

from Second Opinion

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We are not helpless, and the situation is not hopeless. We can’t wipe out mental illness, but we can enact reasonable gun control to protect the public.

from Second Opinion