Skid Row
Coverage of Skid Row in the Nexus archive.
- Lopez: On Skid Row, it's been decades of frustration. Will the next mayor have a plan?
Lopez highlights decades of frustration on Skid Row. A merchant expresses dissatisfaction, stating that if the area is improving, it's not evident to them.
- Pedestrian hit, killed by Metro bus near L.A.'s Skid Row
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Metro bus on the 100 block of 6th Street near Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded at 10:23 p.m. and declared the victim dead at the scene. The Los Angeles Police Department and officials are investigating the incident.
- LA’s Skid Row to change forever as $2B mega project brings 1,500 new homes
Los Angeles' Skid Row is set to undergo a major transformation with a $2 billion project that will add 1,500 new homes, including a 30-story building as the tallest structure.
- Skid Row's murder rate is 17 times higher than LA overall. Would clearing encampments change that?
Skid Row's murder rate in 2024 was 17 times higher than Los Angeles overall, with data showing fatal shootings clustered around encampments. Analysis reveals at least 278 unhoused shooting victims since 2015, and debate continues over whether clearing encampments would reduce violence.
- Skid Row's only post office has closed because of safety concerns
In January, the only Postal Service office serving Skid Row and surrounding businesses closed due to safety concerns, causing anger and frustration.
- Skid Row's only post office has closed because of safety concerns
The only Postal Service office in Skid Row closed in January due to safety concerns, causing anger and frustration among the community and local businesses.
- LA’s lead homelessness agency sues HUD, challenging suspension of funds
LA’s lead homelessness agency, LAHSA, sued the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) over a federal funding suspension it claims is unjustified. HUD suspended LAHSA pending an investigation into alleged mismanagement, threatening $241 million in federal funding for homelessness programs in Los Angeles County.
- Spencer Pratt shares photo of FBI crackdown on Skid Row 'voter fraud': 'What do you notice in the background?'
Spencer Pratt shared a photo of an FBI crackdown on Skid Row related to 'voter fraud' and posed a question about the background. The post highlights concerns about voter fraud in a specific location.
- FBI agents descend on Skid Row in massive voter fraud probe after stunning claims of election bribery
FBI agents investigated voter fraud allegations in Skid Row, Los Angeles, following claims that homeless individuals were paid cash to sign multiple registration forms, forge signatures, and fill out ballots. The probe is linked to the recent mayoral election.
- California won’t consider LA's request for extra time on $100M in street improvement projects
California denied Los Angeles' request for a six-year extension on state-mandated deadlines for three street improvement projects in Boyle Heights, Skid Row, and Wilmington. The $100+ million state-funded projects, which include sidewalk repairs and bike lane additions, face funding lapse by June due to staffing and budget constraints in city departments.
- Spencer ‘Pratt Pack’ uncovers disturbing new mystery on Skid Row
A Spencer Pratt volunteer team discovered numerous ballots in Skid Row, but most people there didn't report voting. The situation has raised concerns about voter participation or ballot accessibility.
- Unfounded claims of homeless voter fraud roil L.A. We went to Skid Row for answers
Spencer Pratt supporters are spreading claims of voter fraud involving homeless individuals in the L.A. mayoral race, but these allegations lack substantial evidence. The article investigates these accusations by visiting Skid Row to find answers.
- Unfounded claims of homeless voter fraud roil L.A. We went to Skid Row for answers
Spencer Pratt supporters are spreading unfounded claims of homeless voter fraud in the L.A. mayoral race with little to no evidence of wrongdoing. The article investigates these allegations in the Skid Row area.
- New Skid Row footage shows homeless making stunning claims about voter registration
New videos from Skid Row show homeless individuals claiming they were offered money to vote. The footage highlights concerns about voter registration practices.
- DOJ must protect right to vote in LA against alleged Skid Row tricks
Videos of homeless individuals on LA's Skid Row who claim they were paid to vote have prompted the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division to act to safeguard voting rights in Los Angeles. The DOJ aims to address alleged tactics undermining the right to vote.
- Did Skid Row voters help skew LA election for mayor?
The article questions whether Skid Row voters influenced the Los Angeles mayoral election results and highlights concerns about California's voting system being flawed.
- The Skid Row vote cries out for investigation
Nearly 1,200 people registered to vote at a homeless shelter on Skid Row with 132 beds, and 185 registered at a homeless drop-in center with no beds. The article suggests this may be illegal and could be linked to the election outcome between socialist City Councilmember Nithya Raman and Palisades Fire victim Spencer.
- When the election is over, don’t forget Skid Row’s abused animals
Los Angeles officials have ignored allegations of widespread animal abuse, trafficking, and neglect on Skid Row. A non-profit law firm, Advancing Law for Animals, filed a federal complaint addressing these issues.
- Skid Row election scheme allegedly fueled by pocket-change payoffs busted by Trump DOJ
A California woman, Anika Brenda Lee Armstrong, was charged by the Department of Justice for paying people to register to vote, including homeless individuals on Los Angeles' Skid Row. She worked as a paid ballot-petition signature collector and could face up to five years in federal prison. The scheme allegedly undermined Americans' faith in elections.
- Skid Row election scheme allegedly fueled by pocket-change payoffs busted by Trump DOJ
A California woman, Anika Brenda Lee Armstrong, was charged with paying people to register to vote, including homeless individuals on Skid Row, while working as a paid ballot-petition signature collector. She agreed to plead guilty to one felony count and could face up to five years in federal prison. The scheme allegedly undermined the integrity of elections.
- Homeless people on Skid Row were paid to register to vote, feds charge
Federal prosecutors in Los Angeles announced a case against a woman suspected of paying homeless people on Skid Row to register to vote. The woman is accused of paying people to sign voter registration forms. The case was announced on Monday.
- Woman federally charged with paying homeless Skid Row residents to register to vote
Brenda Lee "Anika" Brown Armstrong, a Marina del Rey woman, has been federally charged with paying individuals to register to vote, including homeless residents of Los Angeles' Skid Row. The charge is one felony count of paying another person to register to vote. The U.S. Department of Justice issued the charges.
- Three people wounded in Skid Row shooting in downtown L.A.
Three people were injured in a shooting on Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles on Thursday evening, according to authorities. The incident occurred in a high-need area known for homelessness and crime.
- Gunman on the run after Skid Row shooting leaves 3 wounded
A gunman is on the run after a shooting in Los Angeles’ Skid Row area left three people wounded overnight. Police responded to a shots-fired call near San Julian and 6th streets shortly after 7 p.m. Thursday.