Mayor Karen Bass is facing a major decision on how to address homelessness in Los Angeles, with a report estimating it would cost $21.7 billion to end the crisis. The report calls for massive investments in housing for the homeless, but experts are divided on its feasibility. Some argue that the price tag reflects the reality of decades of budget cuts, while others believe the report ignores more cost-effective solutions like rental assistance programs. As Bass weighs her options, a debate has emerged among housing and homelessness experts on the best way forward.
In other news, Dodgers star Fernando Valenzuela, who helped expand MLB’s Latino fan base, has passed away at 63. His legacy of “Fernandomania” and World Series win in 1981 will forever impact the game. Additionally, Buellton is highlighted as a charming destination worth a stop, offering a petrol museum among other attractions.
Elsewhere, L.A. County Dist. Atty. George Gascón is reexamining the case of the Menendez brothers, who were convicted of killing their parents in 1989 amid new evidence of sexual abuse. Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do is resigning after accepting bribes, and Cedars-Sinai is facing more lawsuits over alleged misconduct by a former OB-GYN.
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