Venice, Los Angeles – October 4, 2024 — During a large-scale cleanup operation on Friday targeting homeless encampments along Venice Beach, a homeless woman artist with a significant amount of belongings stationed on the sidewalk at Rose Avenue was asked by sanitation workers to relocate her items. Complying with the request, the woman moved her belongings to a nearby alley, making several trips to clear the area as part of the ongoing cleanup efforts.
This operation was part of the weekly citywide effort to address homelessness, coordinated by a multi-agency task force led by Los Angeles Park Rangers. The task force included the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), Department of Public Works, Recreation and Parks, LA County Beaches and Harbors, Clean Harbors Environmental Inc., the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), and a representative from Councilwoman Traci Park’s office.
The cleanup was carried out efficiently, with personnel in protective gear sorting and removing both hazardous and non-hazardous waste. The city remains committed to improving public health and safety while addressing homelessness in a compassionate and supportive manner.
LAHSA was on-site, offering essential services such as food, water, and hygiene kits to those affected by the cleanup, further underscoring the city’s focus on support over punishment. No citations for public camping were issued, reflecting the city’s ongoing preference for compassionate, non-punitive measures.
These weekly cleanups are part of a broader initiative to address homelessness while maintaining public safety in Venice Beach. The regular Friday operations are a key component of the city’s strategy to ensure the area remains safe and clean, with the active involvement of Councilwoman Traci Park’s office ensuring a humane and balanced approach to these ongoing challenges.
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