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    How much more, before things get better?

    According to the latest count, the homeless population jumped 23 percent from 2016 to 2017 in L.A. County… and now totals 58,000 people.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Nov 3, 2017 • 8m Listen

    The city and county of Los Angeles has a homeless problem. And it’s only getting worse. According to the latest count, the homeless population jumped 23 percent from 2016 to 2017 in L.A. County… and now totals 58,000 people. And more than half are living inside the city of L.A… on the streets or in shelters. Voters in both the city and county decided to raise taxes on themselves to fund new housing developments and provide services for the homeless. But that was months ago, and in the case of the city, a year ago. What’s working? And what’s not?

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      Steve Chiotakis

      Afternoon News Anchor

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      Benjamin Gottlieb

      Reporter, Fill-in Host

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      Theresa Larkin

      Cal State L.A.

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      Elizabeth Chou

      L.A. Daily News

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