Los Angeles’ Homeless Population Continues to Increase
“Los Angeles County continues to struggle in its fight against homelessness. Despite adding thousands of beds since 2015 and millions of dollars in funding approved by two recent tax measures to combat chronic homelessness, the county’s efforts have been unable to meet the demand of the worsening homeless problem in the county. The expansion of permanent housing supply in Los Angeles is not enough as the county’s homeless population continues to increase, according to a report by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.”