POLITICSJul 24 · 20:38 UTCLAISTMakenna Cramer

LA homelessness rose in 2026, official count shows

Homelessness in Los Angeles increased by 7.9% in 2026, with the central Metro region seeing a 21% rise in unsheltered individuals. The total homeless population, including shelters, reached 45,194, marking a setback for Mayor Karen Bass's homelessness reduction efforts amid her reelection campaign.

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