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SANTA MONICA TO SUBSIDIZE RENT FOR HUNDREDS OF SENIORS

Democratic state Sen. Nancy Skinner of the East Bay said that approach inspired her to successfully push for setting aside $2 billion in this year's state budget to prevent homelessness.

Cities and counties can use that money toward homeless services and emergency rental assistance. She hopes some of that money will be offered to the elderly.

"Emergency rental assistance is the best solution, far better than trying to deal with the problem once they lost their home," Skinner said.

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