Latest news with #MarkHood
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
5K raises money for organization helping to combat homelessness in Los Angeles
Union Rescue Mission hosted their 'Just Help 1' 5K Run/Walk at Griffith Park on Saturday morning. Saturday's event, the 8th annual edition, raises money for individuals and families experiencing homelessness across L.A., organizers said in a media release. 'Participants will run, walk or cheer as every step supports URM's transformational programs, shelters, meals and long-term recovery services for those in need,' URM officials said. KTLA 5's Erin Myers spoke to Union Rescue Mission CEO Mark Hood just as the 5K officially kicked off on Saturday morning. L.A. City Controller: Immigration raid protests cost taxpayers over $30 million 'It's just a great event…it's a way to not only raise awareness, but 86 cents of every dollar that comes into this event goes back to transforming lives, getting people off the street and helping them find their way home,' Hood told KTLA. 'It's such a crisis…there are more homeless people in Los Angeles County than any other county in the United States by far. It's a big problem, but I'm very happy [to say] we are a solution.' According to the 2024 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, the L.A. County homeless population was estimated to be 73,512. The data also indicated that the City of Los Angeles had a homeless population of 45,252. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
BBC News
02-03-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Kent County Council: School bus pass costs go up by up to 12.5%
The cost of school bus passes is to rise in Kent with low income families hit by a hike of more than 12%.A subsidised ticket will go from £120 to £135 (up 12.5%) in 2025-26, while the full rate jumps by 5.5% from £550 to £580, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Kent Travel Saver (KTS), which is run by Kent County Council (KCC), has seen the full price rise from £450 to £580 in three new prices have been criticised by parents and opposition councillors, but the ruling Conservatives said the increases have been kept lower by funding from the government's Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP). Environment and transport cabinet committee member, councillor Harry Rayner told a meeting on 25 February he estimated the full cost of a KTS pass on some routes could range from £1,200 to £1,600 without the council's said: "For some students not using a KTS, a return would cost £6 per day, compared to £3.05 if a KTS is used."But Green Party committee colleague Mark Hood said: "What worries me is that when (BSIP) doesn't happen… the cost is going to be astronomical." Karen Settle, 40, of Wateringbury, will have two children at school in Tonbridge in Settle's annual KTS cost will more than double with the increases, to £1,160."That's a lot amount of money for any family," she added: "I want the girls to get the bus – it's part of growing up and building independence. Now I am looking at £100 a month for them to get to committee voted through the increases by five votes to one.
