Barbershop blasts out ‘Baby Shark’ in order to deter homeless people
- A business owner in downtown Los Angeles played "Baby Shark" repeatedly through a speaker aimed at a nearby homeless encampment to deter camping.
- The owner intended to protect his property and business amid growing tensions between local businesses and unhoused people in the area.
- Residents said the music caused disruption and distress while local officials and the governor urged quicker, compassionate action on homelessness.
- California allocated $3.3 billion from Proposition 1 for a new initiative supporting cities to address homelessness with urgency, Governor Newsom stated.
- The event highlights friction between unhoused populations and businesses, underscoring ongoing pressure for improved homelessness policies and enforcement.
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Landlord Decided to Play 'Baby Shark' on a Loop
A landlord tired of seeing a homeless encampment near his building in Los Angeles resorted to blasting the toddler favorite "Baby Shark" on repeat—for days on end. However, he finally turned it off after the LAPD threatened to cite him for disturbing the peace, reports the Los Angeles Times...
LA landlord stops blasting 'Baby Shark' tune to drive off homeless following complaints
An otherwise ordinary commercial building at the corner of 11th and Main streets in downtown Los Angeles captured the attention of Los Angeles officials recently for blasting “Baby Shark” to deter homeless people.
'Baby Shark' Song is CA Business's Solution to Homeless Issue
A Los Angeles business owner has adopted an unconventional method to deter homeless encampments near his property by playing the children’s song “Baby Shark” on a continuous loop. This approach has ignited discussions about the challenges faced by local businesses and the broader issue of homelessness in the city. The tactic involves broadcasting the repetitive tune through a loudspeaker directed at the encampment located at the intersection of …
L.A. landlord stops blasting "Baby Shark" tune to drive off homeless following complaints
An otherwise ordinary commercial building at the corner of 11th and Main streets in downtown Los Angeles captured the attention of Los Angeles officials recently for blasting "Baby Shark" to deter homeless people.
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