Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Why has homelessness gotten worse in LA?

The Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority released this year's homeless count today. It shows a 12% increase in L.A. County since last year, meaning roughly 59,000 people are now living on the streets. There's a 16% increase for the City of LA.

By Madeleine Brand • Jun 5, 2019 • 50m Listen

The Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority released this year's homeless count today. It shows a 12% increase in L.A. County since last year, meaning roughly 59,000 people are now living on the streets. There's a 16% increase for the City of LA.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Why has homelessness gotten worse in LA?

The Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority released this year's homeless count today. It shows a 12% increase in L.A. County since last year, meaning roughly 59,000 people are now living on the streets. There's a 16% increase for the City of LA.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Why has homelessness gotten worse in LA?

The Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority released this year's homeless count today. It shows a 12% increase in L.A. County since last year, meaning roughly 59,000 people are now living on the streets. There's a 16% increase for the City of LA.

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