Daniel Ross
Landlords in Los Angeles Are Allegedly Making Buildings Uninhabitable to Push Out Poor People
Complaints against landlords have doubled in the past few years, citing extreme harassment against tenants who live in low-income or rent-controlled units.
Getting Gang Tattoos Removed in East Los Angeles
Homeboy Industries helps former gang members with everything from education to employment. But their most popular service is tattoo removal.
An LA Housing Project Is Evicting Residents and Making Plans for Gentrification
Jordan Downs housing project in LA's Watts neighborhood isn't just potentially dangerous; it's also actively trying to push its low-income residents out to make way for market-rate apartments. The Housing Authority promises replacement homes for the...
An LA Housing Project Could Be Giving Its Residents Lead Poisoning
The LA City Council approved a $1 billion project to raze the Jordan Downs housing project and build a mixed-income apartment complex in its stead. Unfortunately, an adjacent industrial site is contaminated with lead, which might have seeped into the...