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    LA and US district judge agree to get thousands of unhoused Angelenos into shelters

    More than 66,000 people now live on the streets of LA County, a 13% rise year over year. The numbers are up for the fifth time in six years. Last week, the City and County of LA reached an agreement with U.S. District Judge David O.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Jun 22, 2020 • 5m Listen

    More than 66,000 people now live on the streets of LA County, a 13% rise year over year. The numbers are up for the fifth time in six years. Last week, the City and County of LA reached an agreement with U.S. District Judge David O. Carter to get thousands of people off the streets and into shelters.

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      Steve Chiotakis

      Afternoon News Anchor

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      Anna Scott

      Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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