Va Lecia Adams Kellum

president and CEO of St. Joseph Center, incoming CEO of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

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Mayor Karen Bass has picked a new head of LA’s homeless services authority. Will a new regime make a difference in reducing the city’s unhoused population?

Mayor Bass’ pick to lead homeless authority sees hope amidst crisis

Mayor Karen Bass has picked a new head of LA’s homeless services authority. Will a new regime make a difference in reducing the city’s unhoused population?

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This afternoon, as El Niño storms are finally arriving, LA County’s civil grand jury issued a report on preparations to protect some 29,000 homeless people.

El Niño Storms Are Finally Arriving, Is Los Angeles Ready?

This afternoon, as El Niño storms are finally arriving, LA County’s civil grand jury issued a report on preparations to protect some 29,000 homeless people.

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Tensions in Venice After Homeless Shooting

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