News For Reasonable People Sean Reynolds

Among the 46,000 people in Los Angeles experiencing homelessness, there are dozens living along the Arroyo Seco next to the 110 Freeway near Highland Park.



Those living there have constructed a number of different makeshift structures, some with tents, tarps and other scrap materials, but at least one of the structures, complete with a stone wall, a walkway, a front door, electric-powered lighting and even a hammock for relaxing, stands out.



The people living in the seemingly well-kept structure did not want to speak to KTLA, and as might be expected, those living near the riverfront domicile have differing opinions on the encampment.



One woman who lives nearby told KTLA’s John Fenoglio in Spanish that unhoused residents don’t bother her, and that most of those living along the Arroyo are quiet and keep to themselves.


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Residents in New York City who are accused of being squatters can qualify for free legal assistance, a housing lawyer told Newsweek on Wednesday.



Squatting has emerged as a top-button issue in recent weeks after incidents in New York captured headlines creating the impression of a crisis. However, experts have pointed out that cases of people establishing residency in properties they have no legal right to are rare.



Asked if someone accused of being a squatter with an eviction hearing in New York City qualifies for free legal assistance, Ami Shah, deputy director of citywide housing at Legal Services NYC, said: "Yeah, they do."



"That language is very laden and we're seeing more and more landlords claim people are squatters and as soon as you look at the facts and the law around their possession of that apartment, in fact, they do have legal rights," she added.



A City Hall spokesperson clarified the position for Newsweek, emphasizing that only lawful tenants qualify for the assistance.






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In a surprising turn of events, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay’s $16.1 million London pub has been overrun by squatters. The York and Albany Pub, which was pending sale, is now barricaded by the intruders using Ramsay’s own kitchen appliances. The squatters, self-described as professional and using the space as their new home, have left the once-pristine pub in disarray with personal belongings and debris scattered about. The police, citing the situation as a civil matter, have taken a hands-off approach, leaving Ramsay to grapple with the legal complexities of eviction. This incident underscores concerns about property rights and squatter laws in major cities, reflecting broader discussions on legal reform and property management challenges.




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Seattle man, Steve Irwin, known for repeated attempts to establish a makeshift mining operation in Dr. Jose Rosal Park, has been arrested yet again. Irwin's latest antics involve using an excavator to dig for gold and construct a cabin within the park, leading to his third arrest in six months for violating a no-entry order. Despite his family's pleas for mental health and addiction treatment, Irwin continues to defy legal constraints, reflecting broader issues with how liberal cities manage such cases. His mother, having not seen him for years and only becoming aware of his predicament through media, insists on rehabilitation over incarceration. This case underlines the failures in addressing the root causes of homelessness and mental health crises, especially in cities like Seattle.




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Denver's Mayor Mike Johnston has announced a controversial shift in the city's immigration policy, which significantly reduces the duration new immigrants can stay in shelters—from 14-42 days to a mere 24-72 hours. This change primarily targets a small group, limiting the new six-month asylum seeker program to just 1,000 participants. Despite Denver's history as a sanctuary city encouraging migrants to settle there, the new policy effectively reduces the city's financial responsibilities towards newcomers, leaving many without support. Critics argue this move could lead to an increase in homelessness among immigrants, as Denver's new plan offers very limited shelter time and insufficient resources, highlighting a stark contrast between the city's welcoming rhetoric and its actual policies.




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Officials in the San Diego area are urging Congress to pass stricter U.S. border laws amid an increase in migrants arriving on the shores of California’s beaches by boat.



In the most recent incident, a speedboat navigated between surfers and beachgoers before it was abandoned in the suburb of Carlsbad, just north of San Diego.



Several videos of Saturday’s incident circulated on social media, showing the boat running ashore when at least 15 people jumped out and some of them ran to the street and escaped in an awaiting vehicle. Others went into the residential and commercial district, frequented by tourists and locals, Reuters reported.






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