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Los Angeles County says care first, jails last to Newsoms homeless encampment order

Saturday, August 3

(LOS ANGELES) -- Los Angeles County is choosing to continue with the "care first, jails last" approach when addressing the more than 75,000 individuals experiencing homelessness in the county, despite recent pressure from California's Gov. Gavin Newsom."We can't arrest our way out of what's...

Fire Near the Court House Destroys Homeless Encampment

Tuesday, July 9

On July 6, 2024, at approximately 1:23 pm, Truck 1 of the Susanville Fire Department (SFD), was leaving the Sierra Center parking lot and noticed a large column of black smoke coming from the area of the County Courthouse. Truck 1 arrived to find...

Encampment on Susan River Sparks Fire Near Riverside Bridge

Thursday, September 28

An Encampment along the Susan River is suspected to have sparked a blaze that threatened the Riverside Bridge. Early Monday morning, around 2:30 a.m. an urgent call reporting a vegetation fire came through.Firefighters from Susanville Fire, Cal-fire, CDCR and Janesville Fire quickly responded and...

3rd River Homeless Encampment Clean Up & PLHA Plan Discussed by City Council

Thursday, October 20

This morning, a third effort to clean up the Susan Riverwalk of homeless encampments continues. Chief of Police Ryan Cochran says officers will work alongside the city public works staff to complete the clean-up.The concern that the homeless have been taking up residence along...