$300M, 40% Back on the Streets: LA’s Homelessness Crisis Boils Over

Hour 3 - The spotlight turns to Los Angeles’ deepening homelessness crisis—and the tough questions surrounding it. Under Karen Bass’s $300 million initiative, reports show nearly 40% of participants have returned to the streets, raising concerns about long-term effectiveness. From a mass brawl at a Venice Beach encampment to growing tensions at a Westlake post office and a grim discovery near Griffith Park, the situation on the ground paints a troubling picture. Meanwhile, Donald Trump’s proposed budget takes aim at LA’s homelessness agencies, adding a national political dimension to a local crisis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.