September 9, 2024

LAHSA workers and others in high-visibility gear stand near a tent, surrounded by yellow caution tape. The scene appears to involve a city operation, possibly addressing a homeless encampment. People in the background are observing or engaged in conversation.

Homelessness

CalMatters sues LA homeless authority to obtain secret shelter records

After reports of shelter deaths and assaults, officials grappling with the state’s biggest homeless crisis have denied repeated requests for incident reports created by government contractors.

By Lauren Hepler • September 9, 2024

A person wearing a white button-up shirt walks past a sign for a hindu temple located on the front lawn of a building.

CalMatters en Español

Aumentan los crímenes de odio contra los indios estadounidenses en California, profundizando la división entre hindúes y sijes

El vandalismo de tres templos hindúes en California ha aumentado los temores de que se cometan crímenes de odio contra los indios estadounidenses.

By Shaanth Nanguneri • September 9, 2024

A man walks away looking down as he walks past a sign that reads, "SMVS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir" and a building.

Justice

Hate crimes rise against Indian Americans in California, deepening a divide between Hindus and Sikhs

The vandalization of three California Hindu temples escalated fears about hate crimes against Indian Americans. Meanwhile, Sikhs are on edge from attacks against separatist leaders in North America.

By Shaanth Nanguneri • September 9, 2024