Saturday, May 08, 2021

WELCOME TO VENICE BEACH, HOME OF THE HOMELESS

Venice's world-famous beach and boardwalk have been 'crippled' by a HUGE 177% increase in robberies after booming homeless population in new camp 'results in more shootings, arson even and pit bull attacks'

 

 

The famous palm tree-lined promenade is blighted by fights several times a day, while shootings and stabbings occur every week, says Venice Neighborhood Council member Soledad Ursua (file photo from April 14)

 

 Venice Beach residents say they are terrified of going out after dark due to increasing violence among the homeless community, who have set up a permanent camp on the their famous boardwalk. 

Violence is a daily occurrence, and violent robberies are up 177% in the neighborhood from last year, according to figures from the LAPD. 

Hundreds of residents have signed an open letter to city and county officials begging for them to help, saying their 'world famous beach and boardwalk are crippled. 

Around 15,000 'chronically homeless' people live in LA County, and a further 50,000 cough-surf or drift in and out of not having a home. 

Los Angeles officials are trying to rehouse some of the city's estimated 15,000 chronically homeless residents - many who suffer mental health issues - in permanent shelters.

1 comment:

bob walsh said...

Must be nice having a "house" right on the beach.