Homeless Tents Pop Up Near LA Schools Despite Encampment Ban

Homeless Tents Pop Up Near LA Schools Despite Encampment Ban
A woman walks in between a homeless encampment in Venice Beach, Calif., on Nov. 8, 2021. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
Micaela Ricaforte
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LOS ANGELES—Despite an ordinance prohibiting homeless encampments near schools and other public areas, some unhoused Angelenos have been camping out near schools, causing concern for student safety among educators and parents.

Some Los Angeles residents have noted several encampments near schools in various parts of the city, including a Catholic elementary school in Venice Beach most recently.