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Homeless Shuffle: From Venice to Santa Monica in No Man's Land Cleanup

Venice, Los Angeles - August 2, 2024: A substantial cleanup operation unfolded on Friday at the border of Venice Beach and Santa Monica, an area often referred to as "No Man's Land," targeting homeless encampments. The operation sparked a unique response as homeless individuals, including a woman who was camping, moved their belongings just a few feet over the line into Santa Monica, where Park Rangers lack jurisdiction to enforce local ordinances. This zone, straddling the jurisdictions of Venice Beach and Santa Monica, has become a frequent chessboard for unhoused individuals attempting to navigate varying municipal regulations. While Los Angeles Municipal Code 63.44 prohibits erecting or maintaining tents in city parks outside designated camping areas on the Venice side, the laws in Santa Monica categorize similar actions differently, leading to a continual shuffle of encampments during routine cleanups. During the operation, LAPD officers and outreach teams provided advisories to the homeless, explaining the no-camping ordinances and offering referrals to support services. The cleanup involved coordination between multiple agencies including the Los Angeles Park Rangers, the Department of Public Works, Clean Harbors Environmental Inc., the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), and the office of Councilwoman Traci Park, who oversees Homelessness and Housing coordination. The presence of LAHSA on-site emphasized the city’s approach of coupling enforcement with support, aiming to address both the immediate and underlying issues faced by the homeless population. This operation is part of an ongoing initiative led by Councilwoman Park’s office, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining public spaces while ensuring that outreach and support are available to those displaced by such cleanups. ''''''''''''''''''''''' Fabian Lewkowicz is an award-winning Santa Monica-based professional photojournalist and press photographer, and the creator of the photo blog, Santa Monica Close Up. With years of experience as a staff photographer for several media outlets including the Santa Monica Daily Press, Santa Monica Mirror, Santa Monica Observer, and the Santa Monica Corsair, Fabian has captured some of the most iconic moments of Santa Monica. Fabian's photographs have been exhibited in a variety of settings, including museums, art galleries, hospitals, department stores, banks, fire stations, police stations, commercial buildings, amusement parks, offices, and homes. His photography captures the essence of Santa Monica, from its beautiful landscapes and stunning sunsets to its unique culture and diverse community. Support Santa Monica Closeup by making a One Time Donation via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/fabia... Make a One Time Donation via Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/santamonicacloseup Follow us on Instagram:   / santamonicacloseup   Follow us on Facebook:   / santamonicacloseup   Follow us on Twitter:   / smcloseup   Join this channel to gain access to perks:    / @santamonicacloseup   For licensing this video email: [email protected] TAGS: Photojournalism, Photojournalist, Documentary, Cinema Verite, Fly-on-the-wall, Observational Photography, Press Photography The video is intended solely for personal use. Any form of copying, re-uploading, sampling or other unauthorized use is strictly prohibited. (C) 2024 Fabian Lewkowicz/Santa Monica Closeup. All Rights Reserved.