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LA homelessness down, but count faces scrutiny
Los Angeles officials cite progress against homelessness, but some council members and providers warn of challenges ahead.
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LA Sees Consecutive Years of Homelessness Decline, but Crisis Remains
Los Angeles has seen a 17.5% reduction in street homelessness in the past year, with the city's Inside Safe initiative and other efforts being credited for the progress, but advocacy groups caution ...
Berkeley’s Homeless Response Team has room for improvement, audit finds
The analysis ultimately recognized that combatting homelessness is a larger challenge no single team can take on alone, but ...
Westside Current on MSN20h
Behind the Applause Over the Homeless Count Numbers, Critics Question Costs and Progress
On July 14, in a makeshift press room at their 2-year-old, 24,000 square foot "Navigation Center", LAHSA's leadership ...
Santa Monica Lookout21h
Fentanyl Overdose Deaths Fall in LA County
Fentanyl overdose deaths in LA County were most prevalent among adults aged 26 to 39 years, with the death rate among males 4.1 times higher than among females. Hispanics accounted for the largest ...
LA Times valiantly explains how Los Angeles became the epicenter of homelessness | Dan Walters
The conclusion was that the region’s bias for single-family housing, its historic enmity toward housing for low-income ...
The San Fernando Valley Sun on MSN4h
Homelessness in LA City and County Decreases for a Second Year in a Row
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) announced the results of the 2025 Greater LA Homeless Count this week, ...
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Santa Clarita Public Library Is Making Passport Appointments Easier
The Santa Clarita Public Library is excited to share that booking a passport appointment is now easier than ever.