Many people fleeing the Los Angeles wildfires are desperate to find somewhere to live, but unscrupulous landlords who are jacking up prices are making it hard.

The city of Los Angeles, a region frequently threatened by wildfires, faced an unprecedented crisis in 2024. As multiple wildfires devastated communities, attention turned to Mayor Karen Bass’s decision to reduce funding for the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) while significantly increasing the budget for homelessness initiatives. This controversial move, made amidst ongoing staffing and... The post In 2024, Los Angeles Mayor Slashed Fire...