LA Council Votes to Ban Homeless Encampments Near Schools

A homeless encampment in downtown Los Angeles on Jan. 20, 2022. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles City Council voted Aug. 2 to ban homeless encampments within 500 feet of schools and daycare centers, following an hour-long disruption by opponents who interrupted the meeting with chants and shouts in the council chamber.

But due to a technicality, the council will have to vote on the matter again next week.