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Independent Candidate Exposes Homeless Crisis During Jog

12/23/2025

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Dick Lucas, an Independent candidate for California's 51st State Assembly District, counted 83 homeless individuals during a 25-minute jog from Santa Monica to Venice and shared the results on social media.
Lucas criticized Governor Gavin Newsom for vetoing two transparency bills aimed at funding homelessness.
He calls for a 'CEO of homelessness' to oversee efforts, enforcement of anti-camping laws, and construction of affordable treatment facilities, noting California has 190,000 homeless.

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Dick Lucas, an Independent candidate for California's 51st State Assembly District, counted 83 homeless individuals during a 25-minute jog from Santa Monica to Venice and shared the results on social media.
Lucas criticized Governor Gavin Newsom for vetoing two transparency bills aimed at funding homelessness.
He calls for a 'CEO of homelessness' to oversee efforts, enforcement of anti-camping laws, and construction of affordable treatment facilities, noting California has 190,000 homeless.