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Los Angeles Homelessness Crisis: Activists Demand Urgent Action

3/24/2026

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Los Angeles is experiencing a severe homelessness crisis, with individuals reportedly living in storm drains.
Footage from South LA reveals appalling conditions, including trash and human waste.
Activist Juan Naula expressed disbelief at the situation, comparing it to living "worse than a rat."
Local resident Latoia Thomas urged officials to take urgent action.
A spokesperson for Mayor Karen Bass called the situation “tragic and unacceptable,” despite a reported 17% decrease in homelessness during her tenure.

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Story summary

Los Angeles is experiencing a severe homelessness crisis, with individuals reportedly living in storm drains.
Footage from South LA reveals appalling conditions, including trash and human waste.
Activist Juan Naula expressed disbelief at the situation, comparing it to living "worse than a rat."
Local resident Latoia Thomas urged officials to take urgent action.
A spokesperson for Mayor Karen Bass called the situation “tragic and unacceptable,” despite a reported 17% decrease in homelessness during her tenure.