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Homeless Crisis August 8, 2023

Venice Beach residents split over $4.8M bailout for bathrooms overrun by homeless: ‘Wasting taxpayer money'

A $4.8 million federal bailout for Venice Beach's iconic Boardwalk bathrooms sparks debate among residents, as some say it's a waste of money until bigger problems are resolved.

VIDEO August 8, 2023

Pennsylvania town experiencing problem of squatters in abandoned homes

Jeannette, Pennsylvania Fire Department Chief Bill Frye on the growing problem of squatters in abandoned homes and the safety concerns that come with this.

Digital Originals August 5, 2023

Homelessness has ‘exploded’ in this California city, making it the ‘land of milk and fentanyl,’ activist says

Oakland's homeless population has "exploded" over the past six years, nearly doubling, because of lax drug enforcement priorities and rampant theft, according to a local activist.

VIDEO August 4, 2023

Welcome to Fentanyl Island where homelessness doubled in less than a decade

A look inside one of Oakland's homeless encampments called Fentanyl Island

VIDEO August 4, 2023

How this blue city became the ‘land of milk and fentanyl’ for homeless people

Oakland's homeless population has "exploded" over the past six years, nearly doubling, because of lax drug enforcement priorities and rampant theft, according to a local activist.

Portland August 4, 2023

Liberal Portland leaders face backlash over homeless man's attack on doctor, slow response from police

"Outnumbered" panelists blamed Portland's liberal policies after Mary Costantino was knocked unconscious by a homeless man who threw an aluminum water bottle at her face.

Oregon August 3, 2023

Oregon county lost $1 billion in 2020 as residents fled crime, homelessness: 'It's like Portland died'

Portland, Oregon's Multnomah County lost over $1 billion in income in 2020 as residents fled the area amid rising crime and homelessness as part of a trend that continues today.

VIDEO August 3, 2023

Portland doctor calls out liberal leaders after horrific attack by homeless man

'Outnumbered' panelists sound off on Portland's liberal policies that led to defunding police and increased crime.

VIDEO August 2, 2023

Surveillance video shows Portland woman attacked and knocked unconscious

A woman says she was knocked unconscious in a random attack July 28 in Portland, Oregon. The Portland Police Bureau released surveillance video of the attack and are asking for the public’s help identifying the suspect.

Digital Originals August 2, 2023

Portland woman knocked out by attacker blames city for slow police response: ‘We did this to ourselves’

A Portland doctor knocked unconscious while walking in the city says her attack highlights ongoing problems with homelessness, public safety and police shortages.

VIDEO August 2, 2023

‘We’re on our own’: Portland woman says homeless man knocked her unconscious

A Portland doctor knocked unconscious while walking in the city says her attack highlights ongoing problems with homelessness, mental illness and police shortages.