Residents of the West Rancho Dominguez neighborhood in South Los Angeles are asking for help after what they describe as an influx of homeless people in RVs.
KTLA 5’s Sara Welch spoke to several people in the area formerly known as West Compton. They said they believe the RVs came to their neighborhoods after pressure from businesses forced them to move from their former locations.
While they have sympathy for the people in these RVs, the neighbors note that trash, vermin like mice and rats, and sanitation problems have increased in the area since the vehicles’ arrival.
“Our home values are going to be decreased,” neighbor Don Del Rio told Welch. “If you’re trying to sell a home here and a potential buyer drives by and sees this, it’s not good.”
Neighbors are collecting signatures on a petition supporting an overnight camping ban in the area.
KTLA reached out to L.A. County Supervisor Holly Mitchell, who represents the area, but did not hear back.