What Santa Monica Shows About California’s Homelessness Response | Lana Negrete

Siyamak Khorrami

Siyamak Khorrami has been the general manager and chief editor of the Southern California edition of The Epoch Times since 2017. He is also the host of the “California Insider” show, which showcases leaders and professionals across the state with inside information about trending topics and critical issues in California.

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October 10, 2026Updated: October 10, 2026

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Santa Monica is known around the world for its beaches and downtown shopping, yet safety on its streets has become a concern for residents and local businesses. What can the city do when its response to homelessness depends partly on decisions made outside its borders?

We sit down with Santa Monica City Councilmember and former mayor Lana Negrete to discuss how she sees the region’s role in Santa Monica’s homelessness challenges and what the city can change for the people who live and work there.

Views expressed in this video are the opinions of the host and guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the California Insider Show.