Homeless Encampment In Hollywood Cleared In Inside Safe Operation

HOLLYWOOD, CA — Over 20 homeless people living in East Hollywood were brought inside as part of an Inside Safe operation, the mayor's office announced Saturday.

The operation centered around an encampment at Alexandria and Fountain avenues near Bright Childhood Daycare. During the operation, over 20 homeless people were connected to supportive services from the Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority, the county Department of Mental Health and USC Street Medicine, Mayor Karen Bass announced.

“Today’s Inside Safe operation continues this city’s commitment to addressing the homelessness crisis and saving lives,” Bass said. “I want to thank Councilmember Soto-Martinez for his continued efforts to lock arms as we confront this crisis head on.”

One of Bass' signature programs, Inside Safe is a citywide initiative focused on bringing people who are living in tents inside, connecting them with housing and services, clearing encampments and preventing them from returning.

Last year, more than 21,000 homeless Angelenos benefited from the program, according to Bass' office.

“This was our sixth successful Inside Safe operation in our district, showing yet again that when we invest in housing and mental health/addiction treatment, we can bring people off the street and into housing,” Soto-Martínez said.