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An LAPD officer speaks with two individuals experiencing homelessness. Photo: Los Angeles Police Department (Twitter).

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As Trump Visits LA, White House Suggests Increased Law Enforcement to Combat Homelessness

September 16, 2019 Sam Catanzaro

Left: President Trump exits Marine One. Right: an LAPD officer speaks with two individuals experiencing homelessness. Photos: Air Force/Los Angeles Police Department (Twitter).

Washington Boulevard and Speedway. Photo: Google.

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Venice Bar Stabbing Suspects At-large

September 16, 2019 Sam Catanzaro

Stabbing occurs on Speedway Avenue Sunday evening By Sam Catanzaro Two suspects remain at large following a bar stabbing in...

Police detain a suspected burglar near Santa Monica Pier. Photo: Facebook (KABC).

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Police Chase Burglar from Venice Beach to Santa Monica Pier

September 11, 2019 Sam Catanzaro

Suspect wades through water as police pursue on-foot By Sam Catanzaro A burglary suspect led police on a lengthy on-foot...

A mangled Tesla is shown on the 405 Freeway after crashing into the back of a fire truck. Photo: Culver City Firefighters' Union.

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Bagel Eating Driver Was Using Autopilot When Tesla Crashed into Firetruck on 405

September 6, 2019 Sam Catanzaro

National Transportation Safety Board releases on about 2018 crash By Sam Catanzaro Shortcomings in Tesla’s autopilot system were partly responsible for...

An individual experiencing homelessness near 3rd Avenue and Rose Avenue in Venice. Photo: Sam Catanzaro.

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Bringing Homeless and Previously Homeless into the Policymaking Process?

September 5, 2019 Sam Catanzaro

Bonin proposes commission composed entirely of people who are or have been homeless By Sam Catanzaro A week after a...

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Sleeping Ban Near Schools, Parks, Venice Boardwalk?

August 30, 2019 Sam Catanzaro

Under a proposal by a Los Angeles City Councilmember, sleeping on the Venice Beach Boardwalk could be illegal. Photo: Sam Catanzaro

The 405 Freeway underpass at Venice Boulevard. Photo: Kai McNamee.

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Culver Police Issue Meth Citation at 405 Underpass, LA Installing Showers

August 28, 2019 Sam Catanzaro

Underpass focal point in debate around homelessness By Sam Catanzaro The 405 Freeway underpass at Venice Boulevard has become a...

The 100 block of Lighthouse Mall in Marina Del Rey. Photo: Google.

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Marina Man Found Dead in Dry Lake Bed Attacked with Hammer, Prosecutors Say

August 27, 2019 Sam Catanzaro

Three in custody for the murder of William Webb By Sam Catanzaro Prosecutors in a murder investigation have announced that...

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Geofence Blocks E-Scooters from Venice Canals

August 26, 2019 Sam Catanzaro

A scooter submerged Venice’s Grand Canal. Photos: Sam Catanzaro/Darryl DuFay.

Santa Monica Police Department presence near the Third Street Promenade after reports of shots fired. Photo: Sam Catanzaro.

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Man Who Approached Armored Truck in Santa Monica Shot

August 16, 2019 Sam Catanzaro

Man who approached armored truck shot, in custody By Sam Catanzaro A security guard opened fire at a knife-wielding suspect...