Uptick in latest LA homelessness count, red-white-blue food for July 4

A homeless encampment is set up in Elysian Park near the 110 freeway and Dodger Stadium. Photo by Amy Ta/KCRW

In spite of billions of dollars spent on housing, services and intense policy attention, homelessness in LA remains stubbornly high.

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Red, white, and blue food displays can be striking, but don’t go overboard with gimmicks. Go for simple caprese salads, blue potato salads, pies, and pavlovas.