HOMELESS CRISIS DURING COVID | THE REAL DOWNTOWN LA

homeless crisis during covid | The Real Downtown LA
If you have ever been to downtown Los Angeles. Way past the high-rise buildings past the historic Staple Center. You might just run into the real downtown LA. Way before Chinatown and Little Tokyo. There is a place/ neighborhood called skid Row. Also referred to as the under belly of Los angeles. The Homeless Crisis In this well known area of the state has spread during this Covid/Pandemic.
#skidrow #homelessencampments #homelesscrisisduringcovid

[@mitchellbowman3803]

I’m from Australia and Los Angeles has the worst homeless population out of all the places I’ve visited by far

[@BaronVonReich]

I am from Australia as well, please Australia please don't bring the Democratic Party socialism to Australia. I hope California to get back to what they had but if the Biden character wins then USA is gone like all other major civilizations ie Roman , Aztecs....

[@user-uv7bk5rk2c]

@@BaronVonReich apparently the U.S loves Biden!

[@deadpolaroid8367]

@@user-uv7bk5rk2c no, the media lies and fools that don’t see vote Biden.

[@skylangford6083]

Wait till you go to San Francisco, Portland, and Seattle......

[@anja1170]

@@skylangford6083 When I came from Chicago to San Fran and LA i was shocked.

[@celestesimmons8184]

As a southern Californian, I can't wrap my mind on how fast things changed. The homeless population doubled in 6 years. You know you're near downtown when you can start smelling the foul smell through your car vents smh

[@vladimirpetrov1239]

Because of democrat policies period

[@robroux5059]

@@vladimirpetrov1239 A lot of them are not even from CA...60% of them are from OHIO, IL, Florida, NY that come to CA for 'the weather', because they can't be homeless i ntheir own states.

[@GDMHificationranpitc]

@@vladimirpetrov1239 .prove it

[@mariohostios]

Agreed it went into overdrive about 2014😥

[@davidortega357]

Im from southern california native of Wilmington ca grew up.there been to los angeles too have had family lived in east los. Im lest fortunate to have worked all my life never seen so much homeless all over cali i moved out of So cal to central calif san joaquin valley town L A too crowed to expensive im retired have a home thank God jesus christ and the holy bible it feels good to have a home furniture , car, food i can cook anything its.easy i have a dog pet love life these people so sad that they chose that way drugs a.nd alcohol and drinking buddies will get you there i chose to be sober go to church i have christian friends who don't party

[@benmontes7062]

WHAT SADDENDS ME THE MOST IS THAT THIS VIDEO ONLY HAS 691 LIKE . WHEN TICKTOCK VIDEO OTHER STUPID VIDEOS GET THOUSANDS AND ,MILLIONS OF VIEW IN VERY LITTLE TIME . WAKE UP PEOPLE .

[@willowclay3137]

Our leadership is also not helping! They're only concerned about their own pockets!

[@reza2251]

Go bitch at Garcetti

[@planckc1]

Californians keep voting Democrats in, no matter what they do.

[@jonothandoeser]

I actually took my out of town guests on a car tour through here.

[@reza2251]

@@jonothandoeser did they double check that the doors were locked in the trip? 🤣

[@jonothandoeser]

@@reza2251 They actually ind of did!

[@McRemmyBaby]

I’m getting $280 every two weeks that’s it! Lmaoaoao without my mom i would be homeless! I stay in a room for $100 week! Phone/car bills also! Food!!! Bless all friends/family who make good money helping out their people during this pandemic cuz the government can care less

[@sickofthebs93]

280 im getting 150 boo hoo

[@canweagreen2734]

Thats real! Bless up

[@McRemmyBaby]

@@sickofthebs93 hahah damn! Struggle is beyond real

[@oneplusfaithistwo6523]

It is not about government. It is about people rejecting the Gospel. Please read about the origins of the tribulations these times www.zeugnis-fuer-jesus.de/2020/08/09/the-great-tribulation-time-the-great-tribulation-time-of-the-world/

[@McRemmyBaby]

@@oneplusfaithistwo6523 trust me! Trust me, the government in thy great USA is a an absolute fucking nightmare of a cesspool of rich blokes that don’t give a flying fuck about others and have secret agendas, dude I’m so woke I should have a 3rd eye bro, dead 2 the meat griss

[@sjukay9767]

This is how careless egocentric neoliberal ideology looks like in real.

[@sjukay9767]

@CO change IT;) first by talking about it, and then when more people realize, see what happens

[@nsuguitan]

@CO hahah, democrats have already collected 10 billions, and what that plan has done?

[@charles910]

@CO How about removing all government rules. These homeless people could build actual structures or let organizations desperately trying to build cheap housing do their thing. The truth is homeless people simply don’t have the mindset to do what is minimally required, that’s why they are homeless. It’s simple. Work/beg/steal, save, invest

[@WSTofKMT]

Facts!!!! They should be given a choice. You can live with a sponsor or go into treatment program. Inpatient! The Thalians mental health hospital has been closed for 3 or 4 years now. They ALL need to be opened. Oh, but the ACLU will file lawsuits supporting peoples right to be crazy and poop on the sidewalk.

[@sjukay9767]

@@charles910 if some people just dont have "mindset" for some ideology, then that ideology isn't just working, is it?

[@saulm2007]

Thank you for documenting "the real LA."

[@toocomfy5400]

@Mike I'm a marxist and I want the whole world to see what a shit hole the US is becoming. A third world country with a gucci belt on.

[@mconnery696]

Hollywood..just like I pictured it.

[@nakeyahdavis2061]

I like to see people shine a light on the homeless situation. I myself go out with a very small group once a week and feed the Homeless in my city

[@saulm2007]

@@nakeyahdavis2061 "keep your coins we need change"- banksy We need real change in order to eradicate homelessness

[@user-km2zb9rx6m]

@@toocomfy5400 what’s a Marxist?

[@RichRichG]

I have a friend who rent a LOFT in downtown Los Angeles we have to jump over people sleeping in the street just to get to the door of the building, so sad it breaks my heart😢

[@kensims4086]

Throw down some tacks and nails ..

[@johncarcamo6772]

your doing a service by making the public aware of the future whoever's in office.

[@reza2251]

@NJ Explorer lol let them have their cognitive dissonance

[@praying4cali872]

I was raised by my dad telling me to be proud to pay taxes because it will help people in the community and take care of streets and our community. Our family works so hard and we are proud to pay taxes. I cried when I drove through downtown because our taxes have to be being misused and not going towards people and the right things. Our state pays the highest in taxes in the entire USA. What about all the donations? Think why, and where are all our state taxes and donations going? Wealthy pay .54 cents out of every dollar, middle class are paying high taxes living in California... where is the money going???? Please stop voting in the same politicians if you want something different. Research and and you will see that things are not adding up.

[@Crazytesseract]

Your taxes are devoured by power hungry wolves.

[@greendiamonds8047]

How long is the corrupt government gonna steel your money and you just sit

[@gsp49]

You're dad believed in paying taxes? How stupid!

[@SerbianTaliban]

If you wanna know on what govrment spends money on your taxes and student debt , they spend 700 Bilion dollars on military

[@buytheredcar]

You don't need to go to skid row to see the real downtown or LA . Its all over Hollywood and even Koreatown now. Tents and trash everywhere. Very gross . La is spinning out of control.

[@VnnDgd]

Bro, I left ktown Dec 2018, I bet its worse than ever!

[@thehoofersclub]

Danced for decades in LA's street dance culture hitting up countless underground warehouse parties and clubs all over LA. Never have I seen LA in such horrible condition. In areas that were once homeless free are now overrun with homeless and their trash. LA is in decay no doubt.

[@skinloverbyvane]

Yes is all over LA under every bridge 😩 and don’t forget Venice beach

[@cherylcalabrese200]

Brand new apartments built in Valley Village/No. Hollywood. After at least 3 or 4 years, still standing empty while tents line the street. Go figure.

[@kensims4086]

@@cherylcalabrese200 how much is rent a month? More than our paychecks i bet...

[@margaretcampbell2681]

Thank you for your compassion towards these unfortunate people

[@juiceitup7915]

😩our whole city is starting to become a homeless encampment. Politicians said that they would fix the homeless problems years ago. 🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@Crazytesseract]

Don't trust a politician ever.

[@MrPrettyBoyChina]

City is a disaster. High ass rent

[@markjsram]

I've dealt with this population in my past career. Unfortunately, they don't want a 9-5 job. They don't want to pay bills. They don't want responsibility. Would it be easy just to give them money and build them houses, uh sure. But, most people want equality, and just giving money and free rent isn't equality. I've seen people refuse a decent paying job, with some benefits, a cheap place to live, because they have to stay off drugs. They don't want to. And Unfortunately if you give and give, they will take and then say you don't give enough. Everyone has a choice. And of you ask them would they want to work 12 hours a day and pay bills. They will refuse it. I wish there was a way simple way to handle this situation. But there isn't an easy or just solution.

[@jettamax]

I understand completely

[@cindyweir9645]

Wait a month or two this situation will double easily. You blame the people for the problem and ignore the real cause.

[@floridahiker1503]

There are plenty of people in LA that work and live in cars. Theres many who work and can't afford a 1 bedroom apt. There are many who are mentally ill and can't afford a lawyer to get SSI. There are many who can't get hired because they don't have an address. Theres many who just want a free handout. Each case is different. When you say there all alike you become part of the problem.

[@ricks.1318]

LIFE is about "CHOICES" !!! IF one makes BAD choices, early in their life, then they WILL have a crappy life !!!! But IF folks make the effort, go to work, take care of business, then they WILL experience a BETTER life, for them & their families !!!!!

[@floridahiker1503]

@@ricks.1318 . Life is about choices. I agree. Life is also about circumstances beyond our control.

[@D.CAMPOS]

It's a mess.. So many abandoned building from long ago that haven't been occupied.. The government should help families who have kids not on drugs and can be helped.. Kids are going to be the next generation of homelessness.. I'm sad.

[@jettamax]

😔

[@vladimirpetrov1239]

Democrat policies is what created this, plain and simple

[@johnnywetbrain]

The government should help people regardless whether they are on drugs or not (ya know, maybe give them a reason to get off drugs because when you have nothing, nothing matters). And this is not a result of democratic policies, skid row has been the largest homeless jungle for almost 100 years YOU IDIOT. It's been this way through 100 years of democrats and republicans, read some history and stop trying to be all politically savy and divisive, DUNCE!

[@Stackinginvestments1]

@@johnnywetbrain When you give out needles for free, and enable drug usage...WTF you think is gonna happen? Dems allowed this...not Republicans.

[@johnnywetbrain]

@@Stackinginvestments1 I'll tell you what will happen! Rates of Hiv and HepC will go down! In the past twenty years needle exchanges have been accepted across the political spectrum ( ya know for PUBLIC HEALTH across the country). However in California, since I can remember, NEEDLES ARE AVAILABLE OVER THE COUNTER. 1- you're obviously not from here and know nothing about California, so shut up. 2- you're obviously an idiot who's incapable of independent critical thought who's political opinions are shaped by what the boob tube declares is "conservative". So shut up. 3- we shouldn't be debating this because the primary reason for homelessness on skid row in LA is mental illness, not drug addiction. FACT not opinion. LOOK IT UP. You're dumb, don't speak you're dumb opinion as facts. Ya know preface it with "This is what I think because it's what I heard on Fox news here in Florida" or wherever you're from. Otherwise your doing a disservice to the intellectual growth of the human race.

[@valeriemercado4905]

You're shining a light on the reality that these people are living with. That is contributing something. Most of America has no idea that this is what it's really like.

[@shanelewis617]

Find German in Venice and collaborate with him on a video!

[@jettamax]

That’s my Guy, we did the Deadpool video together. Maybe in the future we will collaborate again.

[@shanelewis617]

@@jettamax I was homeless there 10 years ago! I'm still homeless! But I didn't sleep on the beach (twice) I found an abandoned building and squatted there! I'm in Bakersfield now! I'm in a 5th wheel camper and I am here with permission to be security and keep other squatters out! 😎❤️

[@gabriellepaul9441]

@@jettamax You like the song Candy Rain back in the days I love it🙃

[@gabriellepaul9441]

Candy Rain is a song back in the day I love it🙃

[@SouLoveReal]

"German in Venice" is THE REAL MAN for this. Love that guy.

[@robertyoung7823]

You are doing something you are putting this video out there for people to see.

[@paulystp]

I’d like to hear what some of LA s billionaires have to say about the homeless

[@paulystp]

@J. H. the answer is money ,but money has left it’s on a vacation with the rich , and I don’t think it’s coming back

[@lisa_5325]

But the reality is these homeless people want to stay homeless.

[@paulystp]

@@lisa_5325 and the rich want to stay rich

[@lisa_5325]

@@paulystp the reality. So many of them would not pay unnecessary taxes and take responsibility. Granted it is hard but they would rather stay homeless than give up.

[@CKallias_SteelEternal]

you mean the FAKE philanthropists? They don't give a crap. If they did they would not let 25k children die every day... they do not care, full stop

[@happmonkeyballs]

I've been fortunate enough to spend alot of my life travelling, Indonesia, Thailand, Australia, Germany, Russia, Italy, Puru, Hawai, New Zealand, England, Ireland, Switzerland, Alaska.... but I've never seen poverty and a population so ignored by its Government than America. Absolutely shameful.

[@jettamax]

You couldn’t be more right.

[@happmonkeyballs]

@Imin Shapman what are you talking about? So decent countries with decent governments and services means the population of said country can't afford to travel? You're talking total BS.

[@lauralynn1695]

I used to live in Hollywood since 2001-2018.It is so sad to see just how bad Hollywood got when I was there all these years.Downtown Skid row is growing in numbers. I seriously think it's only going to continue to get worse. Crazy to know The United States is the wealthiest country in the world and this is happening all over the place.

[@koreanpeninsula5645]

Awareness helps Improvement. Money isn't the only a source of helping. Just educating and let people be aware of things Helps tremendously.

[@Crazytesseract]

"The rich get richer and the poor have children." Greed is the main cause of the massive rich-poor divide. The super rich (most of the super rich) are not interested in helping anybody. They just want more and more and more...

[@marikoyatsu6321]

Having children isn’t a great way to get rich?

[@Crazytesseract]

@@marikoyatsu6321 That's an old saying

[@gsp49]

And the poor do not want more and more, or they wouldn't be poor.

[@SouLoveReal]

Many of the rich (eh-hem) "give" through government agency managed (eh-hem) "charities." Then the government not only give the rich tax breaks, but then skims off the top of the donations, and LITTLE if ANYTHING actually goes toward solving this problem. You know: "Scratch MY BANK, and I'll scratch YOUR BANK."

[@skaardd]

Was never this bad before COVID hit. I live here and see it every time I go outside. Ever since COVID tents are now popping up for the first time in 20 years on my block. And I live in Van nuys which is all the way behind Hollywood hills far removed from downtown relative to skid row.

[@lagneuk702]

It is because the real economy is being taken down by the Fake Corona, by design...take off your Slave Mask. When the Stock market crashes you could be joining them.

[@mikecarr1484]

I keep telling my wife we should take our camper and park in where ever we want ..why pay for rv rental sites when you can park anywhere for free now days. I can park my camper right onto venice beach. Live on ocean front property for free.

[@s4lem33]

Way ahead of you, free bbq and camper spots on the beach been chillin for 6 months

[@user-fv7pd6cf4t]

carry a gun

[@brianlohse7672]

Hell yea!!!

[@nakeyahdavis2061]

I have been going out feeding the homeless for 3 years. And they come from all different walks of life

[@gsp49]

Why are you doing that? Just helps grow the problem.

[@armidapacheco121]

I live down here they need to stop beating around the bush and start with the drug dealers PERIOD!

[@Christinar626]

I believe I heard that a lot of homeless shelters require you to get clean and stay clean and there are just some people who dont want to do that. Its hard to try and help people that dont want to change and try to get better

[@erichauck5747]

They can be dangerous too shelters.

[@skylangford6083]

Christina you are a 100% right about the shelters. The homeless are homeless because they chose their drug of choice instead of a roof over their head ........

[@mlez7197]

here in AZ I witnessed a few homeless man's and women's...wile login on my tablet getting ready to work taking a syringe 💉 and taking turns on it...I was about giving them some money for bread and something but I changed my mind after that...

[@erichauck5747]

@@mlez7197 I hate needles and hardcore drugs.

[@ricks.1318]

SADLY, this IS the truth !!!!!!!!

[@kimberlyzavala7674]

Your compassion is admirable

[@berniecohens6409]

I have made some bad decisions in my life but one of my good decisions in my life was moving away from L A back in 1992 after the riots and never to return, that is one city that I can truly say that I hate lmfao

[@fedra5873]

It’s good now better than ever

[@elliottk2518]

The sad truth is that local politicians are getting rich from the homeless issue. So much federal funding has been given to local government to help resolve the issue. As long as it continues to be an issue, there will always be money coming in. Where it’s being dispersed is anyone’s guess. I venture to say it’s lining the pockets of those who govern us.

[@MK-hh1vo]

This is a great video. I had no idea! Your videos are respectful, you're not shooting close ups of people's faces or making judgements. Keep up the good work!

[@jettamax]

Thank you 🙏🏾 I’m only trying to open eyes and hope the right ones actually look.

[@floridaman537]

it looks like a third world country. california used to be considered paradise

[@entvisual]

I agree to this.. *so true* truly is sad.

[@taheraali7618]

U r saying right...!! .. Now we cant see the paradise anymore...!!.. I mean where is the paradise now!!!????

[@upanokk6776]

People in the third world pay not too much to live in houses .

[@jackieharris2854]

The situation is way beyond what one person can do alone

[@josephkelley8641]

Great piece, dude - driving through you just gasp. Have so much gratitude for your own roof/life.

[@josephkelley8641]

I give Kanye West a lot of credit for trying. i.e. Those "Cones" in Calabasas - that's exactly what it's going to take. (hundreds of individual living units per Cone - and Kanye'd put about 20 of them there - neighbor complaints shutting it/him down). -But he tried - he did try. Experts agree this is what it's going to take (150-200 sq ft per unit, i.e. small studio/efficiency self-contained units). .

[@josephkelley8641]

i.e. "Pods."

[@sue7011]

New sub. Heard about you from German in Venice. First video checking out. I agree with you when you said just doing you and doing what you can. Sometimes it can be a simple as a conversation.

[@SS-tr5uw]

I’ve lived in dtla since 2014. The homelessness has gotten progressively worse . At the 5:50 mark you ride by my apartment.

[@gooddayout]

like a third world country... seems those in charge are doing this on purpose, great vid

[@MinhNguyen-ff6xf]

I’m from Vietnam, a third world country, but our streets look much better than this shiet hole. Even the poor neighborhoods in Vietnam are safer than the LA hoods. It looks like the American dream is being chased away from LA, it’s has gone to Beverly Hills, Irvine, and Laguna Beach

[@lukewebb96]

What did Obama do with his 8 years for the homeless

[@johnchau7641]

@@MinhNguyen-ff6xf lol. how sad but what u said is true. someday i leave America cali for good. currently a USA citizen.....regarding American Dream....u need to think about the American Scheme before the American Dream otherwise ur just dreaming lollllllll

[@touristestrada8918]

You don’t know nothing,third world people work hard they are not drug add.and they have more dignity. This homeless are a shame!!

[@jeraxussmk9320]

i live in algeria in third world country north africa i can bet if you find somthing like that i give you 1000 euro its impossible first we are humains we cant allow that second we are muslims it's unfair to see ppl lives like that and you sleep in warm bed and food so check first before talking

[@4lifeEDM]

These are good videos to watch... Understand what's going on in the world it's important..Thank you for the video

[@jenniferashley99]

You sound young but very aware and asking great questions - I started noticing this area about four years ago. It's always been there but I think the question is when did they (the City) allow these tents to go up in businesses and residential areas. When I lived in Miami homeless couldn't even close their eyes on a bench in fear the cops would throw them in jail. Funding needs to be given to local nonprofits who can help these people...drugs, alcohol, mental issues...many of these people have to where to go except the ER and they usually get tossed out. We need less handcuffs and more resources for people living horrific lives...check out Union Rescue Mission here on KZbin...they are front and center in helping Skidrow

[@rickferrari9042]

We are a third world country now

[@jorgelastres3]

True

[@TheirOwnWords]

“We” are not a third World Country...most of the Country does NOT look like this! This is what West Coast/Democrat policies “looks like”....which looks EXACTLY like a third World Country.

[@rickferrari9042]

We are a third world country look around u

[@TheirOwnWords]

@@rickferrari9042 I live in Houston Texas...when I look around I see businesses open, schools open, clean parks, clean streets and not miles and miles of homeless people...think opposite of California.

[@SouLoveReal]

Democrat-controlled areas (cities and/or states) is where you find 90%-plus of this.

[@dontjustbeanotherbrickinthewal]

This will be in every american city after next lock downs this is all by design 2022 shit will hit the fan.

[@chhe5433]

LOL! man ya'll just drinking the kool aid. This will not be coming to "every american city" cause most cities would not put up with this nor do they have the weather or infrastructure to support it. What you see in LA is a mix of perfect weather, lack of mental health facilities and an infrastructure that allows for people to live this way.

[@therealbs2000]

@@someusguysmusic wth

[@jsmoke69]

I'm from LA but moved after marriage 14 years ago. Lived in GA, NV, CO, Bay Area during those years and when my family and I came to visit friends and family 5 years back, it was worse than we remembered. Appreciate you sharing some of the "not so glamorous" life of SoCal, Hollywood, etc. We've been volunteering with small groups in CO and GA to help with housing, clothing, medical, etc. Appreciate you sharing and hopefully get some action in place to assist the people in LA and across the country.

[@roadrunner734]

Thanks for maling this video!, it's a real eye opener, ANYONE of us could end up like this! One wrong move.....your there, THIS keeps you in check! I like it when you said, "see those high rises, THAT'S the down town we see in movie's, this is the downtown the movie ind DOESN'T show! Good to know

[@Frank-iw9uw]

The problem is that these people are comfortable now, not many of them want to better themselves. To them it's easier to beg I have tried to help many times but they don't want he leap. Just to get high no responsibility no desire. Their only hope is Jesus but that is a choice that we all have make.

[@cindyweir9645]

Some are long term homeless but there is an economic crisis with the pandemic and many more will be homeless within the next few months due to evictions.

[@roobierax]

That cameras graphics is clear af :o

[@Logic1611]

Love these encampment videos. You guys are making big money. So many channels popping up fast. Keep em coming.

[@2fast2nick]

When I have friends visit from out of town, I'll take them through sometimes. Their minds are usually blown.

[@AnthonyLiccione]

"I don't know what's worse by number in America, the vacant houses standing, or the homeless people falling into them."

[@davidde1832]

Do not apologize or explain yourself to those jerks that criticize you for not doing something until they themselves have proved they have done something... They are nothing but typical hypocrites

[@soundthefury9821]

Good job "As I live it," the most hilarious part of the video, is when the "Parking Enforcement Vehicle, pulls up to the stoplight." lol

[@johncarcamo6772]

I would personally choose Venice beach to hang out at while waiting on government universal paycheck

[@LizThrash]

if they get that check they will choose to rent somewhere which will benefit the real estate sector. they'll spend all of it and all of it will go back into the economy.

[@janiznick]

They definitely left that out of the brochure, most these people choose to be there.

[@svcbadasswaytocrash2369]

And sometimes some of them CHOOSE to stay homeless. Don't believe me? Look it up on KZbin, his reason is utterly ridiculous.

[@rickyshappenings]

It's heartbreaking... it really is

[@nigelshilton8706]

I am from London and I went there for the first time fifteen years ago . . . and this video is exactly what I thought and saw . . . and I was really shocked. Thanks for posting it.

[@benmontes7062]

THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS VIDEO

[@faustosasdelli]

I've from Brazil and I've been to LA in 2000... i remember it was a very beautiful city... When this homeless issue has started? It seems to be quite recent ....

[@samanthamonaghan7579]

A thousand people invest $1000 dollars, a million people invest $1, you can build housing. Homelessness is stupid in North America. 32 sq meters is large enough for people to live in for a couple. 48 sq meters is large enough for two adults and two children of the same gender / biosex

[@Stackinginvestments1]

The local Gov is purposely blocking new construction and remodeling

[@johnchau7641]

i just need a minivan to live in lol. u can have the land. cheer. if i really land, a shipping container 20foot long is more than enough for my small family of 3. as long as american dont learn to reduce and simplify their life....that does sound like math equation where u try to reduce similar variable(stuff u learn in high school),then they will need large house, large car, large this and that and of course large headache etc lol. compare america to japan and u see how clean and small andd efficient and environment friendly they are.

[@Stackinginvestments1]

@@johnchau7641 A musician hand built tiny homes for the homeless in CA. The City (run by Dems) began to confiscate and destroy them. The musician had to go take the houses back.

[@bgeezy3881]

@@Stackinginvestments1 I know Democrats are evil power hungry people

[@taheraali7618]

U r doing great work brother..!! ..... Just keep continue in awaking the people of this worst situation doing these kind of videos...!! ...... Definitely we should awake people about this problem of america...!!

[@michaelwalsh2958]

Exposing the truth!! Love it. Keep it up brother 🙏✌️

[@godstomper]

its gonna get worse. Theres no solution. Politicians could care less.

[@justinh5076]

Send those homeless people to NYC. Deblasio will out them in top hotels at the taxpayers expense. My question is what is being done to make the people productive citizens?

[@johnmcintyre1965]

I worked in downtown LA on Figueroa near the 7th Street Metro Station back in 2002 and there were some homeless people walking around on the streets but not many and absolutely no tents, not even in the notorious Skid Row area. Now eighteen (18) years later and it looks like a sprawling war torn refugee encampment throughout the entire downtown. It had just started to become revitalized with the Staples Center, new swanky apartments and condominiums but now those who bought into those properties have to deal with all that mess on the streets outside their buildings and are stuck with properties they will never be able to sell.

[@mariabeverly8263]

Cool video footage!! It is so sad how every town has a part where its really bad!!And unfortunately You can only do what you can do!!!

[@jimmartin7881]

This isn't a homeless problem, this is a drug addict problem. We care for the homeless in our town very well, the down on their luck. NOT drug addicts though, they don't seem to hang around long. Don't do drugs kids.

[@jamesgavin6171]

No it's a housing problem. The price of homes and price of standard of living is so high it puts everyone who would be considered middle class in other states right on the streets.

[@cherylcalabrese200]

You seem to have the integrity, strength, and heart to challenge our government on this issue. If you decide to do so. We will back you 100%. Let us know.

[@sirbesente]

This is crazy . Very informative video

[@buytheredcar]

Compare the 2 counties to see if there's any difference in policy. I remember OC cleaning up the encampment along the 5 freeway . Not sure if the homeless are back though.

[@k1jin]

That looks insane. The human suffering is insurmountable here. While the politicians are quick to blame the issue on wealth inequality and social justice, the core issue is that California gladly absorbs homeless from other states and rich areas into select ghettos. They are all welfare recipients and the system is designed so that it incentivizes homeless people not to work than to work and lose the benefits. And the system that serves to remedy the homeless situation is a very lucrative endeavor. There are gains to be made for Homless Industrial Complex established in California that makes more money when there are more homeless people to cater to. I have not come across any videos that address the topics I laid out here, it is another inconvenient truth. The system is well established.

[@992001jeffr]

Most Americans know the solution. It’s called “WORK”. There’s plenty of “WORK” out there. Nobody should have to “WORK” to support other people who just don’t feel like working.

[@truthmatters4520]

👏

[@viclealman]

No one pays a livable wage and then a vicious cycle starts. Because rents are at $1300 dollars in a lot of places.

[@truthmatters4520]

@@viclealman -True, but people need to work and save first. Instead of Having kids, partying it all away, or always buying shit and not working their money properly. In the land of opportunity a person can work 2 jobs for ten years live with roommates and stack some cash when they're young...but the lure of material goods is too strong for most. PEOPLE need to be taught to be wise with money.

[@darrelldixon9044]

I'm Disabled, a Veteran, and have been homeless for two years. I'm not a drug addict, just lost my housing two years ago when the apartment complex I was living at in Mesa Arizona was sold to a buyer in Toronto, who promptly notified the tenants living with Section 8 or VASH assistance they had the option to move out or pay full market value rent without assistance. I found while looking for a place to move to, that most low income housing in my area was eliminated in this same fashion by greedy investors and was unavailable to find another place to live. I bought an old van on payments and was forced to start living in it. I did so for a year and was offered a tiny fiberglass trailer on payments. I found that the person I bought it from had mislead me on a clear title, and have had difficulty getting it registered and legal to tow. I have been stranded at a Recreation Area, above Kingman Arizona for seven months now trying to get repairs done to my van. It is no longer safe to drive, and definitely not suitable to tow my trailer. It has been a living hell, upto 128 degrees at times this summer, now dealing with freezing cold at night and heavy winds. Every time I try to get some repairs made, something comes up. I bought a used generator which failed in a couple weeks, had to buy another one, then my emotional support dog Archie was badly bitten and required veterinary care, my air conditioning compressor failed in my Van, I cut my knuckle to the bone and ligaments on some glass discarding some trash which resulted in an Emergency Room Visit. I have been trying to get help, and have not had much success. I was accepted for PATH Rapid Rehousing through the Catholic Charities, but have searched all over Mohave County but found I cannot afford an apartment on my disability income. I have been looking for a room for rent, but no luck. So now I'm in a panic as I was notified by the Catholic Charities Caseworker handling my information, had their computer stolen and now my personal information has been compromised. I am on a waiting list for Section 8, basically started over. I did not choose to be in this homeless situation, and have been doing my best to deal with everything I have experienced the past 2 years. I had to literally give everything I owned away when I lost my apartment EVERYTHING!, I did try and keep my many tools, but those to were lost to a "friend" who was going but keep them until I get settled, but would never respond to my calls or texts. I am absolutely sick of my life. I don't live anymore, I merely exist, and it's not much of an existence at that. I have not showered in nearly 8 months, and haven't bathed in over two years since losing my apartment. My teeth are broken, many missing, and I broke another one recently, not looking forward to the toothache that's coming. I am nearly blind in one eye and can only see clearly with glasses, but I lost one of the lenses. I have reached out to every VA organization or service center I know of for help, but am ineligible. I worked for the Air Force starting my senior year of high school, as a civilian employee and for the next decade. I also simultaneously served 6 years in the Air National Guard, and was honorably discharged, but still don't meet the requirements as I was on active duty for well over a year with Avionics Technical School, and was activated during Desert Storm, but could not deploy with my unit, as I was a 3 level technician straight out of school. I have no family for support, no friends, only a few people I have met while being homeless. I have had a fellow vet brings some water bottles and food items several months back, and just today was given a propane tank, heavy sleeping bag, and nice winter coat by Catholic charities, these were definitely a blessing and will definitely help, but I don't see how I can ever get out of my situation as my limited income doesn't suffice to handle the many needs I currently have trying to get out of my homeless situation along with handling my major dental problems, lack now of a safe vehicle, and trailer registration. Any day the area I am staying may be closed, the BLM Rangers have told me they plan to close access to this Recreation Area soon. I will be in an Emergency Situation when they do, and have no idea yet what I will do .

[@brianmorrison816]

You are in Skid Row it’s a segment outside the main downtown district. Right now the city is looking at housing inside the convention center. They are also building short term housing with case workers. In my neighborhood they have bridge housing for the homeless. The trouble is many of these folks don’t want help when the car workers screen for drugs. Los Angeles has millions of people this is a small segment of a vibrant city.

[@dianealbrecht496]

These people need an opportunity to get clean. Then they need encouragement & training for some sort of job. Then they should be moved to an area that has affordable housing. And the influx of drugs needs to be stopped dead on. If people on both sides of the equation have the drive, this misery can be obliterated. Prayers for all.

[@CryingFreeman91]

Michael De Santa: Why did I move here? I guess it was the weather. Or the... Ah, I don't know, that thing. That magic. You see it in the movies. I wanted to retire. From what I was doing, you know? From that, that... line of work. Be a good guy for once, a family man. So, I bought a big house. Came here, put my feet up, and thought I'd be a dad like all the other dads. My kids, would be like the kids on TV, we play ball and sit in the sun... But well, you know how it is.

[@davidgentile4576]

Very good job. Ty

[@angelozicarelli541]

This is my home town. I was born and raised here in L.A specifically highland park (323) and it has always been bad. Lately it has gotten way way worse. I left L.A for south eastern Arizona in 2005 so all of this is exponentially crazy.

[@brainsmasher6617]

You can't have people pitching tents and taking a sh*t wherever they please. It's not fair to the rest of us. They can set up an area--maybe the LA Coliseum--where they can go.

[@roman2011]

And many people have multiple properties they can’t keep track. There’s plenty of room to improve.

[@jettamax]

Yes you are right

[@streetcruise9807]

Great content!

[@theurbanlandscape1820]

good video thank you for sharing, could you do a video about slab city, the salton sea area waaay down there in southern cal almost to mexico

[@VnnDgd]

You're absolutely right my man, my solution is leaving the state.

[@frankihatch]

Its gonna get worse

[@danielzee9639]

It really is!

[@gsp49]

Yes, Biden won, going to be very nasty now, more unemployment.

[@ParArdua]

Thank you for showing the unpleasant truth about the huge problem of homelessness in LA.

[@kjdinoc]

I live in San Diego. We have had a Republican Mayor for a long time and so far, IMHO have avoided the worst of this. Not any more. The city and county now have a Democat Blue Super Majority. It just boggles my mind. I give our city a year before it's covered in homeless Camps just like everything North of us.

[@TheirOwnWords]

The exact same tents with homeless can be seen in Sacramento, San Diego, Fresno, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland and many other cities. This is what unopposed Democrat policies look like.

[@diggingmystyle]

The REAL downtown L.A. isn't much better. It's just a few tall buildings surrounded by filth. Nobody in their right mind would go downtown after sunset.

[@Kearyjb]

I guess all the hundreds of people I just left hanging out eating and drinking at various establishments, lining up at food trucks, shopping and riding scooters all over the place must be crazy.

[@diggingmystyle]

@@Kearyjb what street are you talking about? I was referring to the office buildings

[@Kearyjb]

@@diggingmystyle I guess I'm talking about the general area between Fig and Main and Olympic and 2nd. Not to mention Little Tokyo the Arts District What streets are you talking about?

[@diggingmystyle]

@@Kearyjb I'm talking about the area where all the high rise office buildings are. Nothing but homeless people everywhere and not a place you want to be at night. Little Tokyo and arts district are tiny sections but you failed to mention the arts district is a new development and used to be one scary place. Most of Alameda is abandoned and not a place you want to walk around. Have you seen all the caged up fast rood restaurants there?

[@Kearyjb]

@@diggingmystyle I don't know why you think the buildings are abandoned. There are businesses on Alameda. They're not retail businesses so they don't attract consumers. These businesses have to exist somewhere and this is where they happen to be.🤷 And you make my point really. Recently the Arts district was desolate with a lot of abandoned buildings. Now it's not. So It's growing. Not deteriorating. And that's par for the course. Are you not aware that DTLA was not even a thing 20 years ago? No mall, no restaurants, no bars, no high rises. No Ralph's, no Whole Foods. Nothing on Springs St. NOTHING! Look I'm not even a fan of LA really. But imho I just think characterization of downtown as dangerous is off base.

[@nakeyahdavis2061]

It's so much that people could do. I go out with a very small group once a week and feed the Homeless

[@hailtothejew9446]

That quote on the building above the homeless tents "what I see can be me" damn that is too on spot and qiite depressing

[@cinsationalcinema1776]

In Japan begging is not high up in their culture. The homeless prefer to do odd jobs or recycle cans, etc to get some cash.

[@bobbowie9350]

Its a bit weird in these parts. They're just living, not really begging. The people along the freeways exits are begging.

[@entvisual]

Another day .....and still nothing ....they are all still rich and *we scrape by* no stimulus money, nothing no help ...disgusting that this is what America has become

[@entvisual]

ye

[@Bronnybronny]

Correction - this is what Los Angeles and more specifically, California has become.

[@MissLaceyNoel]

I haven't been down town since covid hit..Hollywood is really bad right now too, but this is insane.

[@PBRStreetgang]

It's important that people see this. When I left Cali in 2007, San Francisco was already bad as far as lazy, shiftless "homeless" people that made their living panhandling all day yet made enough to have lofts or studio apts in trendy, pricey areas. Totally taking advantage of people's generosity. Now, a lot of the people I know are probably a paycheck or two away from becoming legit homeless.

[@artrobot-productions8084]

great work here ,, ... this is so altered as to when i was last here ,..... ..... thank you for sharing,.. \/\//\//\/\/

[@truthmatters4520]

A lot of Drug use, bad choices , mental illness. It's great to help, but you can only help so much. People need to want better and more for themselves. When I was younger I was much more sympathetic. Now that I'm older I see it differently. It's getting worse, a lot of ' THEM' are not making the right choices.

[@ricks.1318]

BINGO .... It's THAT SIMPLE !!! Bad choices = BAD LIVES !!!!!!!

[@truthmatters4520]

@@ricks.1318 - Generally, unless a person has a serious physical or mental disability.

[@stacirizner4461]

Unbelievable. Clutching my pearls.

[@babygrlb82]

Last time i was there was in 2007 and wow it’s changed. This is heartbreaking. 😢

[@MarioGlebbeek]

Sad to see..Im from Italy..Never been to LA..Had hoped to visit LA this year after i have fallen in Love with the most beautiful girl in the world.Not going well in Italy,since friday we are in red zone again..cases keep rising..But im much more worried about my gf in LA..Stay save all

[@barryjohnson409]

@ Mario Glebbeek - peace & blessings . 🕊🗽✌

[@lagneuk702]

Corona is a Hoax...your government is also in on the Hoax...turn off the TV

[@MarioGlebbeek]

@@lagneuk702 Shut up you fool.go out in the real world

[@Som1getDvagisl]

This is what happens when your state is blue

[@jettamax]

I don’t think that’s the reason

[@sickofthebs93]

@@jettamax really look at the stats and policies of the states that have the worst homeless problems.

[@humzahj.]

It’s because in red states they criminalize you for being poor. Over here they just leave them be (not saying this is a good solution either) let’s not make this a party thing. LA county also has the population of some countries, and a good amount more than most red states plus the weather allows for living outdoors all year round; so the homelessness is very visible.

[@jeSuisbar]

@@humzahj. I agree. It’s more of economic inequality. While many countries have benefits. The US has very limited welfare benefits.

[@Eric345]

Red states send them there. That’s why. In blue states they leave them alone.

[@anais4030]

I work in the downtown area but I didn't know it was this bad. Just like you said this is the side of downtown that we don't know about. It's very sad to see.

[@mauvibauer1828]

I live in Brentwood. The area surrounding Vets park is filled with tents. Some have whole rooms set up in other areas. Check out Venice Beach, ugh. Use the beach as toilet.