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Venice Beach Homeless Encampment Returns, Residents Demand Action

3/18/2026

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A homeless encampment at Rose Avenue and Hampton Drive near Venice Beach has re-emerged after being cleared three years ago by Mayor Karen Bass’s Inside Safe Program.
Locals report concerns about drug use and public disturbances in the area.
Mayor Bass’s office says the city will continue efforts to clear the encampment and acknowledges its appeal to some homeless individuals.
Residents call for more consistent law enforcement to prevent recurrence.

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Story summary

A homeless encampment at Rose Avenue and Hampton Drive near Venice Beach has re-emerged after being cleared three years ago by Mayor Karen Bass’s Inside Safe Program.
Locals report concerns about drug use and public disturbances in the area.
Mayor Bass’s office says the city will continue efforts to clear the encampment and acknowledges its appeal to some homeless individuals.
Residents call for more consistent law enforcement to prevent recurrence.