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Los Angeles Faces Backlash Over Homeless Encampment Cleanup
3/29/2026
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Story summary
- Los Angeles faces criticism over handling homeless encampments near Balboa Sports Center and storm drain tunnels.
- Mayor Karen Bass (Mayor of Los Angeles) announced a cleanup operation in the Sepulveda Basin with debris removal and "No Camping" signs.
- Residents report ongoing RVs and unsafe conditions despite the cleanup.
- City crews cleared makeshift spaces found in Canoga Park storm drains.
