California Homelessness Numbers Show Mixed Progress | Bakersfield News

California’s homeless numbers show early signs of progress, with counties like San Joaquin reporting steep declines thanks to new shelter beds and affordable housing fueled by state funding. But critics warn that crackdowns on encampments may be driving people underground, making them harder to count — not necessarily housed. With looming federal cuts to vital services, even optimistic counties fear losing ground. The real story? A fragile win with big questions ahead. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/75ce290b43a392e7