With budget surplus, why isn’t California spending more on homelessness?

Homeless encampments near LA City Hall.

Homeless encampments near LA City Hall. Photo by Amy Ta.

Governor Gavin Newsom launched a week-long homelessness tour today. California has more than 150,000 people living on the streets -- and a multi-billion dollar surplus.

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Credits

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Alexandra Sif Tryggvadottir, Rosalie Atkinson, Brian Hardzinski, Rebecca Mooney