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Just over 100 people removed from the encampments in Venice were placed in motel rooms, including at the Los Angeles Inn & Suites, located about 15 miles away in unincorporated West Athens. (Elizabeth Chou / Los Angeles Public Press)
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Bass promises a new day on homelessness in LA but the people moved into motels have questions

by Elizabeth Chou 01/27/202307/13/2023

“We agreed to give all our stuff up, so we can wait for our own house or apartment,” said Tierney, who goes by “Gustavo” on the street. Characterizing this trade as a small social contract, Tierney pointedly asks of the new mayor to “just keep her word.”

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