Art by Christine ParkJoseph Kling had just finished another day of high school. As a senior trying to push through his final year, Kling was exhausted after an entire day of class and cross country practice. Wanting nothing more than to go home and lay his head down to rest, Kling began walking up to his Downey, California home. He slid his key in the door and grabbed the … [Read more...] about Seeking Home: How The Unhoused Search For Stability
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Unhoused Individuals In Malibu Struggle To Find Shelter
John Doe’s belongings wait for him on a bench along Civic Center Way in Malibu on Feb. 1. John said he has been unhoused for about two years. Photos by Millie AuchardEditor's Note: To protect the identity of two sources, the Graphic has used the pseudonyms Jack Doe and John Doe.This season Malibu residents watched from their living room couches as trees swayed in the wind … [Read more...] about Unhoused Individuals In Malibu Struggle To Find Shelter
Opinion: Safe Parking Providers Must Extend Their Reach
California is one of the leading states in its unsheltered population, and with a significant population in Malibu living out of their cars, they need a safe place to park overnight.LA County alone — as of September 2021— has over 15,700 people who live and sleep in their vehicles each night. This number makes up 25% of the entire population of unsheltered people in … [Read more...] about Opinion: Safe Parking Providers Must Extend Their Reach
Malibu City Council Holds Follow-Up Special Meeting on Homelessness
Malibu City Council gathers publicly on Zoom for their special virtual meeting Feb. 25. Members of the public also spoke during the meeting through the Zoom application. Photo courtesy of City of MalibuIn a continued effort to address homelessness in Malibu, the Malibu City Council hosted a special virtual meeting Feb. 25, to discuss the city's next steps in homelessness and … [Read more...] about Malibu City Council Holds Follow-Up Special Meeting on Homelessness