Elderly Japanese Americans must find new housing after state approves closure of their senior home
Residents of the intermediate care facility at Sakura Gardens in Boyle Heights must transfer out by July 20, it was announced Wednesday
California lawmakers extend eviction protections and launch program to help with unpaid rent
Legislation approved Thursday will direct federal relief dollars to pay landlords, but tenants’ group say it’s insufficient
LA City councilman Kevin De León wants to double homeless housing by 2025
Representative of CD-14, which includes Boyle Heights, says his plan presents a “North star’ for legislators to follow
A devastating fire underscores the crisis of veteran homelessness
BY ROBERT GARROVA
Originally published on December 10, 2020
In September, Manuel Bernal got horrible news: a fire had destroyed the nearl... Read More...
Boyle Heights development on PLUC committee agenda
Public meeting will discuss Mariachi Plaza, Sakura Gardens and other hot-button local projects
Here’s what California’s new eviction protections mean for renters
The new law, signed by the Governor on Tuesday, protects tenants from being evicted for failing to pay rent between March and August of this year
LA’s $103 million rent relief effort launches today
Program may help as many as 50,000 households with up to $2,000, sent directly to landlords
For LA’s essential workers, the housing crisis has become a health crisis
Food service workers are among those going home to overcrowded housing conditions, potentially putting family members at risk
When ‘safer at home’ comes at a risk. Health hazards lurk for some low-income renters
The threat of lead, roaches, black mold, water leaks or faulty wiring can intensified during the pandemic
LA says yes to rental help, but no to a citywide rent hike freeze
City Council approves $2.2 million fund for ‘families struggling to pay their rent’