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Homeless Population Declines in Los Angeles for a Second Straight Year
A key survey of homelessness in Los Angeles determined that the number of people sleeping without shelter fell again. More ...
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Homelessness in Los Angeles falls two years in a row, 2025 Homeless Count says
Homelessness in Los Angeles has declined for the second year in a row, according to the city and county’s 2025 Homeless Count ...
A timeline of homelessness in Los Angeles
From the emergence of Skid Row to the housing crisis after World War II, a look at the major events and policies that made and defined Los Angeles’ homeless crisis.
In a nation growing hostile toward drugs and homelessness, Los Angeles tries harm reduction
A new care center for homeless people on Los Angeles' infamous Skid Row embraces the principle of harm reduction, a more ...
San Jose has just as many homeless people as it did two years ago, despite sheltering many of them
New data shows the number of unhoused residents has hardly budged since 2023 — though more of them are sheltered.
L.A. homeless population drops again. And yes, there’s reason for hope
Most people arrested in L.A. immigration raids had no criminal history, according to new data released Tuesday. Despite local ...
‘Chic’ California enclave sends homeless packing with free bus, plane tickets: ‘Don’t actually want to be here’
A group of residents and business owners in a tony California beach enclave that’s been overrun by homeless junkies is paying ...
LA homelessness down, but count faces scrutiny
Los Angeles officials cite progress against homelessness, but some council members and providers warn of challenges ahead.
Opinion
LA Times valiantly explains how Los Angeles became the epicenter of homelessness
The Los Angeles Times recently made a valiant attempt to explain how homelessness became a seemingly intractable crisis in L.A. County.
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California’s homeless encampment crackdown draws criticism from health experts
California is home to the nation’s largest homeless population. Gov. Gavin Newsom, whose administration has spent more than $20 billion on the issue, recently urged cities and counties to pass laws ...
Los Angeles' 2025 homelessness count shows decrease for second consecutive year
The number of people living on the streets in the county decreased by 10%, according to the 2025 Greater Los Angeles Homeless ...
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KFF Health News: In a Nation Growing Hostile Toward Drugs and Homelessness, Los Angeles Tries Leniency
Los Angeles is defying President Donald Trump’s agenda as he advocates for forced mental health and addiction treatment for ...