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 • • 50m ListenThe 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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5 storiesWhy isn't LA making more progress on solving homelessness?
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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