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.

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