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Several months ago, @GenaroMolina47 and I were thinking about different ways we might cover homelessness in Los Angeles in a different way. Was there some new angle we could find to bring the subject alive for readers? Was there new ground we could cover? 
We resolved that we would find some of the craziest, most ingenious ways that homeless people live in Los Angeles County today. So we both contacted outreach workers and spent lots of time walking the streets looking for the hidden crannies in our community where people live.
Here are the four places we found. They reflect the diversity in landscape our region offers. latimes.com/local/lanow/la…
There are people living in bunkers and turned over boats in abandoned fields in Lancaster.
There are folks living on steep embankments that line our freeways. The deafening roar of passing traffic makes it hard to hear yourself think. Also consider how often you drive the 101 Freeway and not notice these people.
In the Sepulveda Basin people have built treehouses that help them have a sense of purpose in the midst of a sad situation. It also helps them avoid flash floods when it rains. The LAFD often fishes people out from here when that happens.
And finally in the lush islands of the Los Angeles River, dozens of people have lived for years. One woman who has lived down there for 12 years told me it reminds her of Gilligan's Island.
The photo that stuck with me is of Tyrone who has lived on a lagoon for around 13 years. After we finished chatting, got on a green float and started riding down the river.
Here was the story in print. There's nothing better than working with a photographer like @GenaroMolina47. His enthusiasm and hunger for finding a good story make it pleasure to cover tough issues like this. And shoutout to @jpanzar and his toes for taking these pthotos.
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Also check out these additional photos of our adventures in LA from @GenaroMolina47. He is a rockstar. latimes.com/la-me-hidden-h…
