Los Angeles is the epicenter of the homelessness crisis in California. On this episode of “Gimme Shelter: The California Housing Crisis Podcast,” we discuss the history of homelessness in Los Angeles and delve into what might happen in Venice as public officials gear up for a mass effort to provide shelter for those living on the boardwalk. Our guest is Times homelessness reporter Ben Oreskes. We also talk about the state’s struggles in spending rental assistance money as lawmakers continue to debate extending COVID-19-related eviction protections. Advertisement“ Gimme Shelter ,”a biweekly podcast that looks at why it’s so expensive to live in California and what the state can do about it, features Liam Dillon, who covers housing affordability issues for the Los Angeles Times, and Manuela Tobias, housing reporter for CalMatters .

Source: Los Angeles Times June 25, 2021 20:48 UTC