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An accounting glitch accounted for nearly half of L.A.'s increase in the homeless population count. The report specified that 638 beds at Union Rescue Mission had not been counted last year, resulting in a reported 24% rise in homelessness on Skid Row.

An accounting glitch was responsible for nearly half of L.A.'s recorded increase in homeless count. The overlooked data involved 638 beds at Union Rescue Mission that went uncounted last year. This reporting error contributed to a reported 24% rise in homelessness on Skid Row.

A Los Angeles company is facing backlash for its marketing strategy involving giving away tents branded with their logo to the homeless on Skid Row.

Homelessness in Los Angeles increased by 7.9% in 2026, with the central Metro region seeing a 21% rise in unsheltered individuals. The total homeless population, including shelters, reached 45,194, marking a setback for Mayor Karen Bass's homelessness reduction efforts amid her reelection campaign.

Skid Row's homeless population increased by 23% to 4,892 under Councilmember Ysabel Jurado's oversight. The rise occurred despite substantial taxpayer funding directed toward addressing the issue.

Nithya Raman is campaigning to become Los Angeles' next mayor, but animal activists are accusing her of ignoring an animal welfare crisis on Skid Row.

Vice President JD Vance compared parts of Los Angeles to a 'third-world country' during a conversation with Joe Rogan, citing the contrast between extreme wealth and squalor. He described driving through skid row and recalling visits to the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, while noting his wife's southern California roots and his 'heartbreak' over the state's condition. Rogan echoed concerns about California's decline under Gov. Gavin Newsom.

A homeless encampment in Midtown, described as a 'mini-Skid Row,' has emerged nine blocks east of Manhattan's West Side encampment. The article attributes this situation to Mayor Zohran Mamdani's 'fecklessness' and 'apathy.'

A homeless encampment near Intrepid on NYC's West Side is growing as Mayor Zohran Mamdani has not addressed weeks of complaints. The situation is linked to a policy that requires police to remain stationary.

Lopez highlights decades of frustration on Skid Row. A merchant expresses dissatisfaction, stating that if the area is improving, it's not evident to them.

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Metro bus on the 100 block of 6th Street near Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded at 10:23 p.m. and declared the victim dead at the scene. The Los Angeles Police Department and officials are investigating the incident.

Los Angeles' Skid Row is set to undergo a major transformation with a $2 billion project that will add 1,500 new homes, including a 30-story building as the tallest structure.

Skid Row's murder rate in 2024 was 17 times higher than Los Angeles overall, with data showing fatal shootings clustered around encampments. Analysis reveals at least 278 unhoused shooting victims since 2015, and debate continues over whether clearing encampments would reduce violence.

In January, the only Postal Service office serving Skid Row and surrounding businesses closed due to safety concerns, causing anger and frustration.

The only Postal Service office in Skid Row closed in January due to safety concerns, causing anger and frustration among the community and local businesses.

LA’s lead homelessness agency, LAHSA, sued the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) over a federal funding suspension it claims is unjustified. HUD suspended LAHSA pending an investigation into alleged mismanagement, threatening $241 million in federal funding for homelessness programs in Los Angeles County.

Spencer Pratt shared a photo of an FBI crackdown on Skid Row related to 'voter fraud' and posed a question about the background. The post highlights concerns about voter fraud in a specific location.

FBI agents investigated voter fraud allegations in Skid Row, Los Angeles, following claims that homeless individuals were paid cash to sign multiple registration forms, forge signatures, and fill out ballots. The probe is linked to the recent mayoral election.

California denied Los Angeles' request for a six-year extension on state-mandated deadlines for three street improvement projects in Boyle Heights, Skid Row, and Wilmington. The $100+ million state-funded projects, which include sidewalk repairs and bike lane additions, face funding lapse by June due to staffing and budget constraints in city departments.

A Spencer Pratt volunteer team discovered numerous ballots in Skid Row, but most people there didn't report voting. The situation has raised concerns about voter participation or ballot accessibility.

Spencer Pratt supporters are spreading claims of voter fraud involving homeless individuals in the L.A. mayoral race, but these allegations lack substantial evidence. The article investigates these accusations by visiting Skid Row to find answers.

Spencer Pratt supporters are spreading unfounded claims of homeless voter fraud in the L.A. mayoral race with little to no evidence of wrongdoing. The article investigates these allegations in the Skid Row area.

New videos from Skid Row show homeless individuals claiming they were offered money to vote. The footage highlights concerns about voter registration practices.

Videos of homeless individuals on LA's Skid Row who claim they were paid to vote have prompted the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division to act to safeguard voting rights in Los Angeles. The DOJ aims to address alleged tactics undermining the right to vote.

The article questions whether Skid Row voters influenced the Los Angeles mayoral election results and highlights concerns about California's voting system being flawed.

Nearly 1,200 people registered to vote at a homeless shelter on Skid Row with 132 beds, and 185 registered at a homeless drop-in center with no beds. The article suggests this may be illegal and could be linked to the election outcome between socialist City Councilmember Nithya Raman and Palisades Fire victim Spencer.

Los Angeles officials have ignored allegations of widespread animal abuse, trafficking, and neglect on Skid Row. A non-profit law firm, Advancing Law for Animals, filed a federal complaint addressing these issues.

A California woman, Anika Brenda Lee Armstrong, was charged by the Department of Justice for paying people to register to vote, including homeless individuals on Los Angeles' Skid Row. She worked as a paid ballot-petition signature collector and could face up to five years in federal prison. The scheme allegedly undermined Americans' faith in elections.

A California woman, Anika Brenda Lee Armstrong, was charged with paying people to register to vote, including homeless individuals on Skid Row, while working as a paid ballot-petition signature collector. She agreed to plead guilty to one felony count and could face up to five years in federal prison. The scheme allegedly undermined the integrity of elections.

Federal prosecutors in Los Angeles announced a case against a woman suspected of paying homeless people on Skid Row to register to vote. The woman is accused of paying people to sign voter registration forms. The case was announced on Monday.

Brenda Lee "Anika" Brown Armstrong, a Marina del Rey woman, has been federally charged with paying individuals to register to vote, including homeless residents of Los Angeles' Skid Row. The charge is one felony count of paying another person to register to vote. The U.S. Department of Justice issued the charges.

Three people were injured in a shooting on Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles on Thursday evening, according to authorities. The incident occurred in a high-need area known for homelessness and crime.

A gunman is on the run after a shooting in Los Angeles’ Skid Row area left three people wounded overnight. Police responded to a shots-fired call near San Julian and 6th streets shortly after 7 p.m. Thursday.