Homelessness Declines But Counts Are Questioned | Fresno News

California’s homeless counts show promising drops in several counties, with Fresno and Madera together seeing a 34% decline and San Joaquin nearly a third less than last year—thanks to new shelter beds and housing units funded by state dollars. But activists warn these numbers may be misleading: aggressive enforcement and encampment clearings could be pushing people off the radar, while methodological shifts in some counties make comparisons tricky. Still, officials celebrate the progress—even as they brace for funding cuts and uncertain futures. 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/5f595857292df94a