Eviction Protest in El Sereno: Activists Confront Deputies Over 70-Year-Old's Removal

Los Angeles: Eviction Protest Highlights Housing Crisis A tense standoff unfolded in El Sereno, Los Angeles, when L.A. County Sheriff's deputies attempted to evict a 70-year-old man from a home he'd occupied since the pandemic. The eviction, on a property owned by Caltrans, was met with immediate resistance from a group of homeless advocates. Activists physically blocked deputies, shouting, "This is an illegal eviction!" The protest highlights the growing concern over the lack of adequate housing options for the city's vulnerable population. One activist emphasized the need for solutions beyond eviction, stating, "They lied...they offered him permanent housing and he rejected it...that is a lie." The incident underscores the complexities of homelessness in Los Angeles and the need for comprehensive strategies to address the issue. The Sheriff's department later stated that they were following legal procedures and had attempted to work with the man before the eviction.