Homeless man creates mini mansion alongside Pacoima freeway

A Pacoima homeless encampment has turned into an art piece, a mini mansion for some. FOX 11’s Chelsea Edwards gives us a look.
Subscribe to FOX 11 Los Angeles: / @foxla
Watch FOX 11 Los Angeles Live: www.foxla.com/live
FOX 11 delivers breaking news, live events, undercover investigations, police chases, true crime files, business news, celebrities and entertainment on Good Day LA (GDLA) and local stories from Los Angeles, Long Beach, Pasadena and across the nation.
Watch more FOX 11 on KZbin:
Police Chases: bit.ly/3t2xQqc
Funny Moments: bit.ly/3cbbFXX
Celebrity Interviews: bit.ly/38kakg8
Archives: bit.ly/30qtxso
Download the FOX 11 News app: www.foxla.com/apps
Download the FOX 11 Weather app: www.foxla.com/apps
Follow FOX 11 Los Angeles on Facebook: / fox11la
Follow FOX 11 Los Angeles on Twitter: / foxla
Follow FOX 11 Los Angeles on Instagram: / foxla
Subscribe to the FOX 11 newsletter: www.foxla.com/email

[@renegade-debaylife395]

It's embarrassing how this homeless man puts more effort than the city

[@renegade-debaylife395]

@Rob Roy well said

[@jessielastern3064]

Because cleaning the city and helping ppl cost 100s of MILLIONS and placing decaying teddy bears and big broken Hot Wheels in trees doesn’t cost shit but the time of a retired tweaker if ya like it so much go do it it don’t costs shit all ya need is a good hit of the rock and the whereabouts of a GoodWill dumpster

[@renegade-debaylife395]

@@jessielastern3064 the world is over populated as is we don't need more company cars as we know not many people are not buying instead put it on shelter mini homes like Oakland did

[@HeavyChevy]

@@jessielastern3064 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@miameow4833]

"than" not "then"

[@theturtle8869]

Real estate agents be like “lovely cozy home, convenient to local area shops, markets and freeways.” $650,000

[@psikogeek]

You seem to have dropped a zero from the asking price.

[@anthonyrojas6303]

😂

[@punker4Real]

Forgot to mention no property tax

[@goneshotboxedinstrumentals5336]

Hahahahahahahaha

[@lindan.9487]

You forgot to mention no HOA

[@tizodd6]

Love this dude's approach to life: When life gives you lemons...build a mansion.

[@tizodd6]

@@alakbar7870 Debbie Downer

[@Xscor98300]

@@alakbar7870 he was homeless, of corse it was trashy

[@alakbar7870]

@@Xscor98300 Yes, I said that already, d**b@ss. Not sure why you even bother to comment.

[@PapiCthulu2]

Until the rain

[@KaylaaaRenee]

@@PapiCthulu2he’s been there for a couple years meaning through rain too and his house is still good

[@josetteandres]

I love that he's got flower pots and a nice path leading to his house.

[@karinr5168]

it's crazy how the media portrays the homeless. Mini Mansion???!!! it's called a shelter. wtf.

[@gerardocastaneda7744]

It is a mini mansion for lots of people without anything,,

[@karinr5168]

@@gerardocastaneda7744 yes it's a mini mansion, where you cannot even stand up in it, no running water or electricity. (sarcasm)

[@txtrophycub]

It's mini mansion so said the guy that built it. Don't ruin it for him

[@jesusreignsheavenanearth1128]

@@txtrophycub lol 😂

[@normavillanuevamendoza2801]

I think we all know this🤷🏻‍♀️ gezzzzz let him live and be happy smh

[@antimatter209]

I'm almost sure he did not want his spot to be filmed on TV

[@weirdshibainu]

Yep

[@MusikAddict1]

ehh, seems as if he is showing off and not really in "hiding"

[@Amylish0us]

except that he gives them a tour in another vid

[@scummymummy5955]

His go fund me just hit $600,000

[@ItsAllLove4Real]

𝑯𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒉𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒐𝒇𝒇 𝒕𝒗

[@z-man6925]

Well I have one thing in common, in my 65 years of paying taxes, no one has offered me housing either!

[@blackdogslivesmatter1568]

Im shocked that an 85 yr old guy is watching this on youtube. I hope when I am 85 I never see social media again and am following my dream to move to another country and discover it by bus.

[@z-man6925]

@@blackdogslivesmatter1568 you better start by learning how to read.

[@TheCloser561]

Nice 1

[@finegirl4429]

That’s beautiful. He’s making the world a more beautiful, kinder place.

[@PapiCthulu2]

Maybe he should move into your backyard

[@ryansmurda1552]

Oh yeah, its real pretty.😂 I feel sorry for this gentleman, but who the hell wants to look at that in their backyard

[@beeftestosterone4355]

Major, major stretch

[@Antiwhiteism]

You're lying.

[@garretwithmore4642]

Uhhhhhh Ok go live in Haiti

[@erniec1174]

“We reached out to city officials and caltrans for comment” way to snitch this man out. News media doing new media things 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@shortblockflexinit5219]

I thought the same thing.

[@petec5935]

Yep I've been calling cal trans since I saw this! Evict deport

[@ashleychavez6883]

@@petec5935let the man live 🙄 ur such a loser for calling them.

[@ashleychavez6883]

@@petec5935 imagine being so stupid and petty. I know ur annoying in real life

[@lovelyhorror]

@@ashleychavez6883 he's just am inbred person. Literally zero contribution to society, this guy.

[@ChocoBabiChan]

They just got this man evicted. He was living happily but their meddling and contacting officials just fucked him over.

[@ChocoBabiChan]

@Sister Supersonic Suck it up buttercup. That's life, and it ain't fair.

[@ChocoBabiChan]

@Rob Roy jealous?

[@lilacfairy.]

That's what makes me mad about America. Ruins everything!!! (Love & hate in America thing)

[@lilacfairy.]

@Rob Roy God made this world to be free and Man just want Nobody to have it for free. Man didn't create lands and waters God did. Just selfish Man who doesn't want anybody to have anything that's how the devil wants.

[@ChocoBabiChan]

@@lilacfairy. 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿Yes!

[@bigbaebae]

I lived a few blocks down, I saw him building it from the beginning. He’s no longer there. I wonder where he went. Especially with the rains 😔

[@tristancarroll8552]

That’s a humble man right there, despite the position that’s he’s in he’s making the best of it.

[@ms.elegant4571]

He's a freaking lunatic. All loonies are "humble"

[@cheems5643]

It infuriates me that this reporter is making it seem like she supports him but in reality she’s dry snitchin on him. They must’ve had nothing of more importance to report that day.

[@urbanohiogardener]

Exactly!!

[@mellyzaurora1277]

This punk rock is snitchin all day Facts

[@shawnfairbanks9339]

It’s Fox News so, yeah

[@imrickjames7012]

Idk I watched a lot of tik toks of this guy

[@HalGio1988]

Hypocrisy in her face

[@JamesJiansen]

He cleans, keeps to himself? Can't hate.

[@brad4058]

They need more of him in studio city and hollywood. Someone needs to give this man a job landscaping actual mansions. He's doin pretty good with what he's got.

[@paradiso4562]

Yes you can. He's in the middle of the fucking street building a trash mountain. This is ridiculous. I

[@greggh.748]

People like you are the problem . It's bad now, and it will get worse. Stop abetting this behavior.

[@zancrus9629]

Yeah that is the issue. I think if the homeless encampments just stayed clean most people wouldn't have as much of an issue with them as they do now.

[@pkexi]

@@paradiso4562 That's what happens when studio apartments run for 1400 bucks or more, you doing anything to bring down the cost of living? If not than don't complain.

[@lizardvideoz]

This man took "just get a house" to another level

[@mr.fatters8741]

I just passed by this area and he isn't there anymore

[@mw87675]

Oh no. 😔

[@anghoppi]

Leave him alone, I'm sure there's more stories you can do. People are going to bother him now.

[@RK-fs6eq]

You're right

[@Batya-Grace]

@Lokey Warrior ...You should help him apply then.

[@shirleyperry3170]

@Lokey Warrior , Well aren’t you one of the “entitled “?!? Selfish.

[@ashleywright4817]

@Lokey Warrior Lol and your royalty?

[@alphazen3108]

@Lokey Warriorokay promqueen

[@peachesjeter5480]

I can’t believe they just exposed this poor man like that and the news lady laughs and giggles at his situation.🤦🏽‍♀️

[@funnyfack9854]

Yeah you can tell with her little judgmental laugh that she's always had the Silver Spoon up her butt and never had to go without anything or suffer one single hard time

[@JessicaMarie5184]

She literally said he would make his new home just as beautiful pause or creative whatever it is you want to call this. Savage👌😈

[@jeffsparky3386]

HOMELESS ARE EVERYWHERE! MAYBE IF MORONS DIDN'T VOTE CORRUPT MORNS INTO OFFICE?

[@joannemurdock7899]

@@funnyfack9854 heartless people everywhere

[@stevenmeansphotography3861]

really not funny

[@KiLLA1740]

The only problem with homeless is how dirty they are. But obviously this guy is respectful and responsible. He earned his spot.

[@alexremix]

This reminds me of a comedian who made fun of the film crew filming right next to hungry children announcing, "these poor children are starving" He said, you are right next to them!!! Give them food!!! Feed them!!!!

[@SniperKingz]

Bill Hicks

[@heyhey3603]

darn reporters, don't care who they hurt as long as they get their story.

[@briangasca6534]

Seriously

[@jmccarsnmore1025]

Probably by now he’s either on an immigrant camp, or deported.

[@susanosborne7133]

Who was hurt? I don't know where you live, but this is becoming the norm where I live

[@stewartstarling2309]

Damn well said. Leave him alone.

[@snoopu2601]

I'm even surprised they even showed that. It's all over California. The biggest encampment is in Sacromento. They camp up and down the Sacromento river. Just about ever city town has homeless/drug addicts most are just Drug addiction PROBLEM. The one's that lost there home on different circumstances are not homeless for long. They get right back on there feet with help. The other's just want to be left alone to do there DRUG'S! As long as the politicians are giving them money to buy drug's that's what they are going to do. It never was this bad in the 1970s 80s. Now they open up the boarder to let the phentenlyol and all the other drug's they can kill people with. It's going to get even worse when the druggies need that fix. Home invasion, robberies.

[@disc314]

They should hire this guy for landscaping, seems like a hard worker.

[@ladyinred2051]

There's no landscaping here! Just junk.

[@oliverdelgado6952]

Let him landscape your home

[@chandlerwhalen7782]

Lady in Red that’s stupid. He used what was available in his environment, given the right funds and resources he could be a magnificent landscaper. Looks at the rocks walls he built!!

[@jesusreignsheavenanearth1128]

@Rob Roy lol

[@luisalphahernandezomega1704]

@Rob Roy *FIND ANOTHER JOB.*

[@aryaprincess2479]

This guy is making the place better without causing any troubles. The city better leave him alone.

[@highstrangeness1824]

About time we see some compassion for houseless folks.

[@aznreaper07]

Wow, quit trying to snitch on him, news. Just let him be in peace. Trying to contact the city for what? Just let him be.

[@charliej8104]

Citizens Arrest u don’t even live around there. Relax

[@ladyluck2607]

seriously! leave him and go mess with the ones that make shit-holes all over the place

[@GyroZeppel]

@Citizens Arrest looks better than dirt and trash like it would be without this guy cleaning the area for free.

[@HalGio1988]

@Citizens Arrest Shut up!

[@mistermax3034]

@Citizens Arrest shut the hell up Frank.

[@leorodriguez3022]

This is a shelter. Not a mansion. There’s a reason he’s so willing to accept housing

[@madosfiles]

Fox news 🗞️ should offer him 🏠 housing now that they have exposed him on social media...... But, it was a "storyline" for their evening 🌆 NEWS ... they must have been really desperate 🤔

[@arttez8068]

Thats an eye sore. He need housing and tear that bs down.

[@EverydayWithPlug]

If anybody would like to support in anyway he has a GoFundMe. "Homeless Mini Mansion"

[@optimusprinceps3526]

@@EverydayWithPlug El Vomito 🤮

[@eaeaaaaa4049]

@@arttez8068 the bs is the news station, good

[@darleneprice3492]

He has done a beautiful job cleaning the area. I hope he is able to get housing and bless his new neighbors soon.

[@AbbieLewisCorrea]

Thank you for reaching out to all the authorities to do a news piece on him so then they can go tear down his life.

[@ms.elegant4571]

In our current culture of Zombie Worship, drawing attention to this nut more likely will garner him a million dollar gofund for being born

[@kch7051]

This is the type of homeless man that deserves a home...he'll actually want to take care of it and be responsible with it

[@mephistopheles7545]

That’s not how things work

[@kch7051]

@@mephistopheles7545 look GUY, i’m not for it by any means, and i’m unsure if you live in a state that has way too many homeless, but they talk in my state as if thats the plan. 95% of the homeless want nothing to do with a home, nor would they take care of it and use it to move up in life. But this guy, he would make that asinine idea of giving them places to live look good. That’s all i meant. Of course thats “not how it works”

[@GabrielTheMagolorMain]

You need to get rid of your misconceptions and educate yourself. Many homeless people want homes and deserve homes. Most homeless people don’t become homeless from their own fault or nefarious reasons but from years of struggling. It’s perceptions like yours that leak into politics and make it harder for these people to move forward with their lives.

[@NevrrPresntt]

@@GabrielTheMagolorMain was this for KC or Mephisto? Cause where I'm from as well, homeless don't want any housing. They don't. Because they rather do drugs than than do good. One requirement for housing is being clean and many don't want too. This guy here wants a home. Why hasn't he asked? I do not know. Move forward? These mf's rather be hitting innocent people, pouring shit on people, and all these other crazy shit. No 2 homeless are alike, and this guy here is one of the decent ones.

[@LinkRocks]

Every homeless person deserves a home.

[@sarbantz]

At least, he cleans around and we should give him credit for. Homeless, I see every day, trash everywhere and everything.

[@80club45]

Pacoima looks like shit!! Get him to a shelter, or call his family to come get him

[@lemontea128]

@@80club45 that’s if he wants to go n if he has any family.

[@lemontea128]

@@carlosanthonypadilla better than some encampments that has trash all over.

[@zancrus9629]

@@carlosanthonypadilla I feel like you have not seen to been to the average homeless encampment. Hell I've seen yards at people's houses that are way worse than this. When the local businesses go "Nah we don't mind it" then I don't really see that much of an issue with it.

[@sweetsongstress7398]

Hmmmm... looks like trash to me. Albeit, creatively placed :) sure he will accept housing, if it's free lol

[@asherray4969]

When I was growing up in southern california there were a few homeless people in the town who were like landmarks just living as part of the town. They never asked anyone for money, never bothered anybody, and basically just had a particular corner somewhere in the town where they slept. I think this is how it used to be most places before things got so out of control in california

[@luvliigirl]

That looks amazing. I wanna see inside. I hope he gets to stay. He’s what America is supposed to be for the free men and women.

[@pho-qalltotyrant6642]

Housing? homie has a house and no bills to pay . Everyone should just leave him be.

[@DUNGSI27]

@@carlosanthonypadilla They said in this segment that he never caused any trouble & even helped keeping the area clean.

[@JstAnotherUTuber]

@@DUNGSI27 Wow! You really have great receptive skills!

[@dogloverjb6873]

let him camp in front of your house then.

[@rulerofomicronpersei8]

@@DUNGSI27 so what, that isn’t HIS property, you just don’t get to plop your arse wherever you want on state property. IDG2S if he’s picking up the trash, why won’t he put that energy into actually working? Because he’s a raging alcoholic, yeah, they omitted that part of his story.

[@unknown_end5659]

What makes you think he’s an alcoholic? Do you know the man? Get off your high horse and try to understand other people’s point of view in life. We’re all not born with a silver plater at birth.

[@TeamofMe]

His life their entertainment... she pretty much laughed the whole segment. If this is all he have, he's making the best out of it... offer him employment not exposure.

[@saulgoodman612]

I mean, if you're a landscaper, you want people to see your work/art. He could have been pretty happy with the exposure. Maybe this exposure will land him a landscaping job? Just trying to see the light of things.

[@trippy4674]

This is the news life yo exploit others for views

[@jabroni66]

Their laughing his living

[@amormusik]

Exactly

[@maggierose6605]

Exactly 💯

[@tysonazure6168]

People will pass by them and laugh at these people not knowing their capabilities and some of them are really talented and probably have way more brains than the person laughing at them. They deserve respect just like everyone else

[@edisont.picard4112]

No one deserves respect. It is earned.

[@irisfbernard8377]

Our country should encourage this and provide funds to creative homeless people. It would be a boon to many sad looking areas of our failing cities❣️

[@monkeypoosports3349]

This report probably gonna get him kicked out.

[@qymberlikae5942]

Sad but true

[@jjbentley9]

Hopefully not.🦝

[@kevincano96]

@@jjbentley9 just happened sad

[@usmnichols8636]

😭

[@peterthomson6161]

Get the man a house. This is crazy doing a report on how well this homeless man is maintaining a price of dirt next to the highway.

[@madlilpony2768]

buy him one bro

[@kamalhall3077]

Lmao

[@paulalvarez8534]

I agree. This old fella is making the best of having nothing. The media just sees a story.

[@sandraphillips1718]

Just help him get a decent place to live.

[@lionheart93]

Maybe he can build the needed homes and pay him to buy his home

[@linoleluminum2017]

That's it ! I'm moving, no rent ,no utilities and earplugs are cheap

[@7mariposas775]

I mean if he's willing and able to do this and is constantly helping to keep the city clean I feel like this man should be gifted a home a real proper home

[@alakbar7870]

Nah... this sh*+shack that he built is an appropriate enough "gift" for this iIIegaI aIien... that is until ICE removes him for good. lol 😎

[@user-ez7pz6ol1z]

Why doesn't he do it in his country of origin?

[@ryansmurda1552]

​@@user-ez7pz6ol1z because the US is stupid enough to give handouts to everyone that comes across the border

[@indayems3630]

At least he kept his space clean. I wish other homeless kept their space tidy.

[@hellokatie3974]

oh yes i wish illegal immigrants came here and lived on the side of the road instead of actually living in a house and coming in legally, now going to be deported and arrested

[@ivanfregoso7795]

@@hellokatie3974 Then work.

[@notadvertiserfriendly6084]

@@hellokatie3974 - they’re not encouraging homelessness, they’re just saying that it would be good if people who already are homeless kept their space clean. Ofc the long-term end goal is for no one to be homeless. However, that will take time. keeping the area clean is something good that homeless people can accomplish right now, in the *short term.*

[@juliorosales769]

@@hellokatie3974 how do you know he is illegal? oh that's right you're making an assumption! at least he isn't an anchor baby!

[@user-cy7ru9jj6e]

@@hellokatie3974 shut up goofy

[@veggieboyultimate]

This guy has more manners than those that actually lives in mansions.

[@pomp4401]

Not really

[@susanrobertson2922]

That’s a pretty generalized statement about alot of very different people. It only makes you sound jealous.

[@WeazelNewsUSA]

Where you get that info from?

[@Dudebrochillman]

No...

[@robertsm8285]

Dont paint them all with a broad brush , I know a very wealthy Dr. With a mansion and you wouldn't even notice it .

[@allstarthrifter9355]

He’s doing exactly what they do in TJ. Nice job

[@JenniferShetka-vw2lc]

What a POSITIVE NEWS ARTICLE!!!!!! I REALLY APPRECIATE IT, AND YOU!!!! SUCH A GREAT OUTLOOK ON LIFE, AND A POWER TRIP YOU ALL HAVE ON BRINGING SOMEONE DOWN!!!!!!👑💰

[@cmldzab9438]

Why would they report this?! Y’all should have left him alone. Now they might kick him out….

[@astarothdashaahsadbrigades299]

Hopefully not i hope he keeps his awesome squat very nice

[@jenniferopdahl1618]

There reporting itcauseits not grosslooking maybe otherhomless camps willlisten and as atleast pick up their trash andhyperdermic needls

[@kevincano96]

@@jenniferopdahl1618 yup they died

[@kevincano96]

They just kicked him out sad

[@reydelosjimenez4934]

My Heart goes out to this homie. Goes to show, even during adversity and harsh times we can still be respectful and keep pride on what we do. Best of luck; hope this helps him and it's not just another headline.

[@ljx6502]

They need to leave him tf alone, they kinda exposed dude

[@Cnw8701]

In a shithole like L.A, its everyone for themselves.

[@jimmysalami3703]

No one wants to look at this disgusting mess. If he had any pride he wouldn’t have left Mexico and gotten addicted to crack.

[@popeyedoyle6360]

@@jimmysalami3703 easy jimmy

[@reydelosjimenez4934]

@@popeyedoyle6360 Goddammmm!

[@user-sq6lr3zf9k]

this is weird how reporters are reporting this and calling it a mini mansion?

[@adaworkman9582]

How can anyone think this is keeping the area clean? It looks like a dump, literally looks like a hoarders house but worse cause it’s outside then all the junk along the fence! Smh 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@adrian4012]

Damn can’t hate on the creativity.

[@IRONBODY_SENSEI]

Wait until they rip it down. It’s under a bridge. It’s a highway safety issue. Remember some guy burned down a bridge.

[@adrian4012]

@@IRONBODY_SENSEI they would have done it by now if anybody cared.

[@Paiadakine]

Some one should hire this guy for landscaping.

[@dondiamonds]

@@IRONBODY_SENSEI That looks to be next to a bridge on a hill, not under a bridge.

[@IRONBODY_SENSEI]

@@adrian4012 this news story is his official eviction notice lol

[@Adam-tl6jo]

He’s not lazy just homeless. Hell some homeless people are under-employed.

[@andrewokamoto]

How do you know if he's lazy or not? You have no freakin clue

[@mzbatonrougebeauty5267]

@@andrewokamoto ummm bc he cleaned up all the trash, and literally created an entire garden which took time. Plus did you not hear the restaurant owner say he comes and cleans there?

[@jengable4888]

Did she say that he was lazy ? I would agree with you that 1/3 of the population that is homeless is probably because they are underemployed and the cost of living is too high. This creates a "Circle of Poverty" which may force the individual to work multiple jobs or have to relocate. Also, I am going to assume that the other 2/3 's that are homeless may have a SUD/or a mental health issue. Anyway, one can only hope that this man and the others in the area will be offered housing shortly.

[@lark3414]

He's not even close to lazy he created a little shelter with an architectural design. He's living the life..

[@lizardman1303]

Dudes probably illegal

[@dont.ripfuller6587]

Homes and food should cost next to nothing. Govts shouldn't own or tax land and food.

[@genamariamarquez8260]

Is there an update? This story is so AWESOME!! God Bless Him With MORE!! Hopefully they did offer him housing!!🙏🏼👏🏼🤗

[@CarolynPina-xe3qn]

The ciry and this state need to do more for

[@genamariamarquez8260]

@@CarolynPina-xe3qn Good Afternoon!! I AGREE!!

[@typhaninichole561]

I pray they leave this man alone. He’s completely harmless, Bless him 🙏🏽

[@shirleymcbride2320]

Right

[@jenniferopdahl1618]

They are talking to the guy and bringing hisstoryupcauseyour homlessdoesntmean trash the streets that is why homlesscampsare askedtomovethey throwused syringes instreets

[@ladyinred2051]

It doesn't matter if is harmless he's not supposed to be there.

[@mr.bigglesworth2952]

@@jenniferopdahl1618 wanna try that again in English??

[@typhaninichole561]

@@jenniferopdahl1618 Girl what?

[@rllr1117]

The first step to helping to homeless is to get them to feel pride. This man is clearly a proud man, who's actively working to make his situation better, he's improving the world around him (arguably) and he's not hurting anyone.

[@thelonecabbage7834]

He has a home. It might not be on private land, but I can't think of any better use for wasted public space.

[@AndrewKidd14145]

RARE

[@AndrewKidd14145]

He’s a real one

[@rllr1117]

@Citizens Arrest so you're against allowing the public using public property. Well you have a strong argument. But I'm going to go ahead and point out that you're wrong.

[@rllr1117]

@Citizens Arrest what would we do without brownshirts? You are doing God's work son. Make sure they are strangled so tightly with irrational rules they can't breath. You are superior. It's your right to oppress the world

[@PinstripePride85]

Some people have absolutely no shame and have no pride what so ever. 💯

[@R4CHEL__]

I wonder how things are going today for him ❤

[@MsKatB]

The news anchor talking about “all the services Available” that’s laughable and anyone who has ever needed assistance knows these programs make it next to impossible to get any type of real help when you truly need it.

[@devilsatan2973]

Agreed. What "services"? Just a run around is all! Those are services all right! Services to keep government "workers" employed! But few else.

[@VentandInvent]

The dude came here from Mexico and he wants free housing from the government? Why do we owe him that?

[@Love_N_Let_Live]

There's a little help to not die, but not to get on your feet. The real help takes months and months to find out whether you're accepted or not and is usually more for women with kids.

[@joey9511]

@Linda Leonard strange that this video was filmed in Los Angeles which is undoubtedly the least Christian city in the least Christian state.

[@VentandInvent]

@@joey9511 the city of angels is run by the devil (democrats) and his demons (vice) I would know I live here

[@michelleevans7637]

Somebody give him a job, clearly he got skills

[@eskabanofficial]

hate to break it to you but skillful people can also be unemployeed

[@mindlightwave]

@@eskabanofficial ok? And? Smh

[@therealhoodiehaxeus]

@@eskabanofficial what?

[@ir5682]

@Noone Cares can you explain what his point was?

[@ir5682]

@Noone Cares no but explain it

[@emilkarenon2503]

A work of art. Passive reaction to an endless problem.

[@123Alvenia]

When the reporter bragged, he even has a children's slide on top, my stomach sank.

[@librabeachgirl9815]

SMH reporting to get him evicted … why doesn’t this news channel help him out… show how you are connected to the community.

[@hubhub27]

How the hell can you get evicted from a homeless encampment?!

[@celiastarot]

Just leave him TF alone, he hasn’t hurt anyone and is doing a good job so far! Good for him!!!

[@bambitheavakin]

You can say that again!!

[@bambitheavakin]

@Draper Scott It’s always a heartless bastard in every comment section…

[@GalagaKing2]

His work just raised the property value in this area. Good job

[@celiastarot]

@@GalagaKing2 that’s BS! That is city property and where does it say that?

[@GalagaKing2]

@@celiastarot I meant it to be a light compliment in that people would and are coming by to see this. I also said it would be nice for him the opportunity to make a living of his Craft. Sorry for the misunderstanding

[@Vsochitokyo]

Where’s the inside tour video?

[@shannongodbey7420]

I could see him going on to manage a nice mobile home community with bright colors and tropical plants. Someone else commented he is no longer there. I hope he found a good place.

[@lj1567]

Wow, they got their story then called every gov agency they could on him. He even knew better than to ask gov for help. I hope he is doing well.

[@kimmore1681]

Yup they probably did tell on him . Sad

[@daktarioskarvannederhosen2568]

Evil news business people

[@carbon6951]

So, he left Mexico to become a homeless person in the U.S??? Okay, got it. 👍

[@daktarioskarvannederhosen2568]

@@carbon6951 prolly he left mexico seeking a better life in usa.

[@krisb3939]

The media and government aren't our friends what part does folks not under stand . How do they use the four hidden political dynasties controlling the world? Why Education/media , Religion, Financial and the Government. This is how Satan and his children bring about one world order.

[@jackiem7376]

Homeless not hopeless this man deserves to be left alone Maybe someone can get him a little home to live in where he is safe and left to do what he loves build and garden. Prayers sent

[@petec5935]

Yeah left alone in the bus back to Mexico

[@CIN-bn9zc]

Left alone no way no way in hell I pay property tax I pay city tax I pay all sorts of taxes so this guy gets to build something and he's living out there in it and he doesn't have to pay shit no I'm sorry well actually I'm not sorry because this is all bullshit

[@akaya714]

He’s been in this location 2 years and another one for he lost count … maybe he can work as a gardener (since he likes it ) and pull his own weight rather than treating America like it’s TJ come on it’s garbage on a hillside it looks tacky you want that in your city uh no way. He couldn’t have saved money from never paying rent lol could you imagine not paying rent or a mortgage? Rather than him going to resources he says if he is offered housing he will take it … yea duhhh .. and you Jackie want someone to get him a little home . Geez 🙄 Jackie be that someone

[@tohopes]

nobody "deserves" to be given that kind of space like that. also what about the hundreds of thousands of other homeless people in the country? do they equally "deserve" that spot?

[@CIN-bn9zc]

@@tohopes So true.

[@failednone6070]

The media ratting him out. Unbelievable

[@CameronEnglish-nz2yd]

I went to the most amazing na meeting the other night at the highland club. Its were i started my recover from narcs. For the first year or more i was high as a kite. Going back there seeing all the beautiful residents of atlanta i felt like i was home. A amazing place to meet and talk about your problems.

[@playstereo]

The way things are going.. he will be kicked out for sure. They should have never broadcast the location. It's matter of time before he gets evicted.

[@fairyjessy03]

2 years and nobody ever offered to help him the city now wants to remove him that's not right they need to make sure to provide him with housing first.

[@planethedgehog2427]

"Provide him with housing???" No one did that for me; it's called working for a living!

[@candisham1978]

@@planethedgehog2427 um, you don’t know what’s going on with this man and he may be unable to work. Don’t be so closed-minded.

[@talhyia2990]

@@candisham1978 exactly

[@r.i.pyoutube6881]

They gave him 2 yrs 😂

[@RachaelMoody76]

If I go live under a bridge can I have a free housing too? Hell we have been doing this wrong!

[@sveronih5376]

I hope he stays safe! What a nice Gentleman!

[@lila2cute337]

Does anyone have the link for the tour of the house?

[@JF-hz9ig]

This man takes pride in the little that he has. Blessings Sir.

[@fladave99]

This entire state if full of lonnytoons. Homless living on highway RIGHT OF WAYS- AWWWWW-I feel SORRY for him. .Living off publiuc property. Tear it down and evict him. State full of IDIOTS

[@babkeebabkus8177]

why couldn't he have done something like that where he came from? it's not like u need to travel to another country to build a shack on some land near a freeway

[@Royce1982]

I don't think it's pride but content

[@tiko4621]

@@babkeebabkus8177 right? I don’t get this at all

[@babkeebabkus8177]

@@tiko4621 he could be getting some form of government payment...some $$ he could not get in his country...that's incentive enough to cross a border to build a shack I suppose

[@jimmyhunt9081]

Wtf, the media is playing the part all nice n shit but calls all authorities that will tear dudes Casita down... Let the man be if he wants. Stop bringing attention to the homies crib.

[@ScottyJones67]

I believe thats dry snitching cant trust tge media anymore !

[@jimmyhunt9081]

@@ScottyJones67 100% my friend. These are the same characters that will call somebody else someone who hates somebody. We know damn well what happened. Some executives were rolling around the valley, probably ta fuck on the dL and get some tacos. Seen this spot and was like Oh my gosh....look...then low key rat the dude out.

[@ScottyJones67]

@@jimmyhunt9081 yes thats exactly what happen , and its only going to get worst as this So called President we have is putting out there to snitch on so called raticalized americans !! Smdh !!

[@6you6tube61]

Yeah OK !!!! Take him home with you then.........

[@jimmyhunt9081]

@@6you6tube61 How does your comment make sense

[@blightedgrounds]

"He keeps it clean" *camera proceeds to pan to a giant pile of junk*

[@Phoenix-tq8lt]

Just the thought of the city making him tear this place down makes me cry, hope it’s still there today but I sadly don’t think it is because that intersection looks familiar and I’ve recently been around there and never noticed that building.

[@havokterra]

This guy doing what is part of him , a gardener is one of the most highest valuable things a human can be , I hope that somebody sees the true value that this man has ,I'd see him as prince among the common .

[@taoist32]

If he went door to door offering his services, he could easily make hundreds a day. All cash, since he’s probably illegal.

[@mstokess16]

Fr!!! Much respect

[@autopilot1569]

If he s really gonna get evicted, he surely can get a job in landscaping

[@elvaledecolima]

Nah he just from colima ... no handout peeps... puro chambeador

[@RU-zb9mz]

SMH we spend billions on war, while camp sites like these are everywhere in the United States. Sad thing is in a lot of those people are veterans.

[@rvw3022]

Yes suffering ptsd that they signed up for and were well compensated for it. Not societies fault that vets throwaway everything handed to them.

[@winh998]

@@rvw3022 who signs up for PTSD? Did they sign up for other mental illnesses as well? For shoddy medical services?You sound so very, very ignorant!

[@lance.da.legend9837]

Because the only time ppl care about the veterans is when someone is kneeling during the national anthem

[@lynnecarnivale6414]

Hi. My brother and I have a Christian ministry, for 9 years now. We do many things but our favorite is...serving the homeless every day. We know MANY Veterans! Most of the Vets that we know can't make logical decisions concerning health or shelter. We get them the help they need...including food, clothes, shelter, rehab and medical attention. Please don't assume they all refuse help... some just don't understand. They are broken! Please pray for our Veterans and help them when you can. God bless them. God bless everyone here too! Peace and Hope, Lynne 🍃 💜 🍃

[@lynnecarnivale6414]

Sorry...one more thing... I have witnessed homeless Veterans helping the homeless to survive. I have seen them share food, their own blankets, and clothes that they need for themselves. Yes they really give the shirt off their backs!!! I have seen Veterans purposely wait in line...last! Last in case we run out of food...(which we never will)...but they don't always know that. They are STILL SERVING and HELPING others....even in the woods. When I need help carrying boxes to the site or handing things out...the Veterans are the FIRST to offer help. I'm sure there are some Vets that aren't as kind but it makes me think that there's a good reason for it. They are unhealthy. Anyway, I love them...and I do my best to show love and concern especially for all that they have done for us. I am THANKFUL. God bless! In Peace, Lynne🍃💜🍃

[@shaybaldwin5753]

I truly think if this man keeps it clean and not doing drugs I admire him and think it's great for the community. no one is being hurt and he is actually making Los Angeles better than the people that run it! AND MORE UNIQUE. he is just keeping our earth clean. No harm in that.

[@dlicious5677]

At least he made it look really nice And seems respectful. I wouldn’t complain either if he helped me out by cleaning around the restaurants etc.

[@robindeleon3326]

God bless him and I pray 🙏 cal trans does NOT come tear it down

[@sandy6168]

They need to stop this. It’s getting bad.

[@abigaillll._]

@Citizens Arrest yeah but not him....he’s neat and tidy whereas other homeless people leave piles of trash everywhere...y’all should complain about that and not this guy who is not bothering anyone....

[@BigBBigTrees]

I hope this man gets the housing he needs.

[@carroverdehonda9823]

Es un homeless mija si los que trabajamos de sol a sol no nos alcanza para pagar una casa imaginate el 🤷‍♂️

[@scotttyson8661]

Looks like he's trying to attract kids

[@kevinricardo7785]

Yeah...back in Mexico!

[@MrDeviousdom]

If he gets a goddamn job and works hard, then he can buy himself a house.

[@peterbilt6662]

Free housing payed with our tax money. Free housing while we bust our a$$ at work

[@luzmartinez7572]

Just seeing this beautiful video. Any updates on this home owner? ❤️

[@killermexican1863]

If he stayed there for 7 years he owns the land

[@katiebrito0109]

He's just a man trying to make the best of his situation. He isnt doing anything to anyone and he is respectful and helpful. He takes pride in his work and already has it hard, don't make it harder because you don't understand. I've been out in those streets, cold/rain/heat... It sucks. But you gotta see the positive and at the end of the day do what makes you happy

[@mariastevens6406]

Same. Unfortunately, there are too many homeless who make it harder on the few who try by leaving trash and human waste laying around, getting high and drunk and starting fights, stealing, vandalizing, etc.

[@mariastevens6406]

@@jeffreybarczak6251 yep

[@bonnenaturel6688]

And its all for free although it is. on state/city property. We should all do this so we can receive the benefits of living for free. No, wait, we are not qualified, we work for a living.

[@themousefiles]

💯💯💯

[@MrDeviousdom]

His time would be much better spent looking for employment!

[@Knightmessenger]

Of course if this guy actually tried to build something like this for real, it would go against all kinds of zoning rules and spurn all kinds of opposition. Something is seriously wrong when it's easier to build something (without permission) on government property you don't own, than to get permission to build something on your own property.

[@CityofGoODFortune1782]

You said it perfectly.

[@hfarthingt]

Yeah meanwhile I have to take out a 400k loan for 1700 sq ft single family home and can’t add a sink to my garage without planning department forcing me to make it conform to code of a “duplex”.

[@rubenmejias2503]

I gotta agree. Zoning laws have to be pacified some, especially for peaple paying an arm and a leg. In. Property Taxes. Which is just about everyone

[@rubenmejias2503]

Could you imagine. If instead of coming with a bad attitude and a bundle of fines, except maybe in an extreme case of major safety issues. If we were able to build. A multi dome home, a giant Habitrail. A nice and functional tree house, or a Bio sphere looking house. Your imagination would be the limit.....with very little limitations, properly Strapped or Anchored down, boy we'd really see some good Home Grown American ingenuity

[@Dolcevita_bakes]

@@hfarthingt Why even ask the planning department how the heck are they going to know if you ever think to your garage that’s crazy you just add it anyway no one’s coming out to look at your sink in your garage I highly doubt they give a damn you’re the one who went and told them so now they’re going to complain about it because they probably want money no doubt I’m sure they’re gonna come for this guy start asking for taxes or some thing to

[@prodima3]

A landscaping company needs to hire this man

[@Phlowermom]

So she goes on the air and makes phone calls and alerts everyone to his presence. Now someone somewhere is going to feel like they should do something. Then the guys with gloves show up and strip out his beautiful garden and there goes something unique. Way to go lady, way to go.

[@MrDsturman]

I feel like that guy came out to defend him because he didn’t want hem slandering him

[@CatIsMad]

Is being homeless in the US really better then living in Mexico? Damn...

[@mstokess16]

Sadly yes. In Mexico cartels n cops r no good and steal from the hardworking people.

[@juanmena4700]

And people complain about the cops here.

[@notadvertiserfriendly6084]

@ Cat - off topic but your profile picture rn is adorable

[@lamak0925]

A compassionate government that’s for the people would recognize this man’s brilliance and hire him to landscape and keep up the area. They could even create a partnership with a local architectural college where the students could collaborate with the man to assist him in constructing a more stable sustainable and safe house. They would give him additional paint and materials to do his recycled art. He would become an attraction that people seek out to admire

[@susanhoh1414]

He is a free man and free spirit. Leave him alone. He is not bothering anyone.

[@FLINTmitten810]

Glad to see some real humans say he hasn’t caused anybody any problems so why give him a problem?

[@Tomsnothere295]

He has caused a problem he built an eye sore and it's time to clean it up !!

[@FLINTmitten810]

@@Tomsnothere295 yea so kick him out and let him be homeless so your pretty little eyes aren’t sore. But the trash the dude picks up on the regular doesn’t matter right? I see why you’re a “Lone Ranger” or so you call yourself lol

[@unknownindividual6323]

@@kimnovack Do you know if he has work visa or are you just assuming.

[@unknownindividual6323]

@@kimnovack Proof or you're assuming.

[@silverserpent420]

I really hope your coverage didn't "out" him and he loses this.

[@billhathaway2814]

Loses what?? He lives outside....

[@MrMonoVNWK]

Yo pienso que usted es una persona con cultura y pienso que iso su Jardin muy bonito tiene una imaginacion . Y pienso que no hay ningun problema por tener su propio espacio y tambien por SER tan respectoso y una persona muy noble

[@candancefoster4904]

No he deserves a real home and a blessed home for Seniors.

[@gabrielbennett5162]

I give him props for actually cleaning up the area around him! Most homeless people leave virtual garbage dumps in their wake.

[@REALBETTYBOO]

Leave the man be... he’s clearly not bothering anyone!

[@jeffreya8329]

Brings down property values of homes nearby plus looks filthy and disgusting

[@manuel3494]

@Koa stfu

[@REALBETTYBOO]

anonymous “Legal” as in man made “laws”, that is a whole other discussion. My stance is based on Universal Laws. I’m hoping no one would be at fault in that hypothetical situation. The driver would be responsible for the repairs to the vehicle and the guy whose dwelling that is would have to repair it. It would give him something to work on since it obviously brings him much joy to do so. 💜🙌🏽💯

[@REALBETTYBOO]

anonymous “you cannot take land that is not yours” lol I agree and this ENTIRE country belongs to Native Americans. “Liberal” umm NO... High Priestess... YES! I appreciate your feedback, however it is best that we shall agree to disagree. Have a blessed day! 🧿💜💯

[@RGCDTB]

Looks like its time to help get this man paid and housed

[@alm5257]

He’s being more productive then 99.9% of other homeless people in California. This guy should be left alone.

[@Xxmeca421xX]

@Blackmetal Kerry Exactly. This looks like crap.

[@nyahgalore5791]

@@Xxmeca421xX HE’S HOMELESS. Did you expected him to build a mansion?

[@Xxmeca421xX]

@@nyahgalore5791 It's just tacky. It's cool for him and all but I'd be disappointed If my city didn't move him and clean it up. People would fundraise for him to get a place.

[@pakkslac133]

Amen

[@legndfernny8489]

@@Xxmeca421xX I’m from there and I promise you a lot of us from here weren’t bothered by this, this man never let it look dirty and he would even clean that parking lot and sidewalks