WAVE NEWSPAPERS - “The project is not vacant,” said Alicia Murillo, a communications analyst for the California Housing and Community Development Department. “They have confirmed that they do have 50% occupancy of their units.” Murillo said the unoccupied units are being worked on so they conform with requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act along with other improvements.| By Alfredo Santana, Contributing Writer COMMERCE — A former motel that fell victim to the economic slowdown inflicted by COVID-19 has been purchased by Los Angeles County and turned into permanent housing for the homeless under the state’s Project Homekey. The motel currently has 47 of its 81 units occupied. Formerly known as the Studio […]