Echo Park Lake closure looms for homeless residents

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Homeless people in Echo Park are faced with a decision as an imminent city closure draws near.

Valerie Zeller puts on her wedding gown at a rally in Echo Park on Wednesday. Homeless advocates held a rally to stop the shutdown of one of L.A.'s largest self-run homeless park.

Gene Ostrin, 53, has been living in a tent on the edge of Echo Park while he mourns the loss of his partner, who recently died. He is originally from Chicago. Ceasar Baldarelli, age 44, lives on the edge of Echo Park along the 101 freeway and spend his days collecting items that he can use from around the neighborhood. Echo Park has become a location where homeless people have taken up residence.Henry prepares to shower inside his tent next to Echo Park Lake.

A sign sits among tents during a rally in Echo Park on Wednesday. Homeless advocates held a rally to stop the shutdown of one of L.A.'s largest self-run homeless parks.

 

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This is insane. Homeless encampments are a blight on the city and need to be removed.

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