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Homelessness
The economics of a Los Angeles homeless shelter
by
Jenny Ament
Jul 24, 2015
In the past 2 years, homelessness has jumped 12 percent.
In Hollywood, a history of homelessness
by
Jeff Tyler
Jun 2, 2015
Actors slept on the streets in the 1920s when landlords refused to rent to them.
In a homeless district, growing numbers raise tensions
by
Jeff Tyler
Jun 1, 2015
Services are concentrated on Skid Row, where firms say conditions have worsened.
Making a home without a house
by
Jeff Tyler
May 29, 2015
As more tents go up, homeless couples are forgoing shelters to stay together.
In Los Angeles, homeless camps are suddenly everywhere
by
Jeff Tyler
May 28, 2015
It's easier to camp on public land now, and there's less room in shelters.
Tiny houses give homeless a foothold
by
Sam Harnett
Mar 17, 2015
Greg Kloehn builds homes out of recycled materials and gives them to the homeless.
As numbers of homeless kids rise, resources fall short
Jan 28, 2015
Government's definition of homelessness omits most children without homes.
For public good, not for profit.
The number of homeless children is on the rise
Nov 18, 2014
2.5 million children in America experience homelessness annually.
(Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty Images)
PODCAST: China's slowing growth
Apr 16, 2014
A disease ravaging shrimp is pushing up prices for the small shellfish. And a look at homelessness in Silicon Valley.
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On a bus to nowhere
Apr 16, 2014
Many Silicon Valley homeless take "Hotel 22" bus for hours every night.