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evertonfc

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Tue Aug 20, 2019, 02:02 PM Aug 2019

Homelessness [View all]

I travel to LA frequently, have family in the area and absolutely love the city. I just returned and spent time in the Hollywood area. The homeless problem is quite stunning and seems to be worsening. I heard lots of tourists discussing it and spoke with two business owners who are considering moving thier shops due to tents up and down the sidewalks. In some areas off Vine/Sunset, the homeless simply pitch a tent and then scatter thier belongings for feet up and down side walk.I saw one gentleman in one spot the entire 4 days. You physically could not go around him. I go out 2-3 times per year and it's worsening. My sister, who lives in Veince ( 15 years now) said at times, the streets there look like a campground. A very complex problem but my guess is there will be a breaking point with residents. They are all fairly accommodating at moment- far more than most communities anyway

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Homelessness [View all] evertonfc Aug 2019 OP
My sister lives in Chico leftieNanner Aug 2019 #1
If you ever stop to talk to homeless people in cities, Blue_true Aug 2019 #10
Some of that is availability of services Amishman Aug 2019 #20
A lot of it has to do with how expensive rent is. Initech Aug 2019 #2
To get rents down, someone of means has to be willing to bite a bullet and spend money Blue_true Aug 2019 #13
I visited Seattle for the first time this past spring. cwydro Aug 2019 #3
It's shocking to us, too. maxsolomon Aug 2019 #17
It has gotten a lot worse in Santa Cruz, Central California. StrictlyRockers Aug 2019 #4
Different type of homelessness rising Johnny2X2X Aug 2019 #6
Very good post. Blue_true Aug 2019 #14
Thanks, very interesting post. StrictlyRockers Aug 2019 #23
We are seeing the results of Wellstone ruled Aug 2019 #5
iow, too many billionaires Hermit-The-Prog Aug 2019 #19
Yes they have. Wellstone ruled Aug 2019 #21
Just one more symptoms of wages not keeping pace with inflation. Aristus Aug 2019 #7
It is not that simple. Blue_true Aug 2019 #15
I live in Hollywood and there are camps all around. It's a complicated situation. chowder66 Aug 2019 #8
And yet the Board of Supes approved $282 million contract for non-verifiable BMD "voting" systems diva77 Aug 2019 #9
As is the aften the case socialism has the answer... Joe941 Aug 2019 #11
We have that same problem in San Diego. maveric Aug 2019 #12
Welcome to Urban America maxsolomon Aug 2019 #16
+1. It's a visible problem in many cities dalton99a Aug 2019 #22
It's really bad here Raine Aug 2019 #18
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