LA Homelessness Rises Again | Venice Beach News

Los Angeles’ homelessness crisis has reversed course, with unsheltered populations up 7.9% — a stark setback after two years of decline. Mayor Karen Bass blames federal cuts, state funding reductions, and inadequate county services, while LAHSA faces criticism amid internal restructuring. Despite these challenges, officials point to ongoing programs like “Inside Safe” and veteran housing initiatives as steps forward — even as the entire county sees a 1.2% rise and neighboring cities like Long Beach and Pasadena report similar increases. 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/57a60c49df975503