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LA regional homeless count shows a spike in homelessness. How will that affect LA's race for mayor?
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Frank Stoltze , as published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway 5% drop in street homelessness reported two years ago.
Los Angeles is seeing a rise in homelessness, according to the latest count from the regional Homeless Services Authority. 4% in homelessness last year. 5% drop in street homelessness reported two years ago.
Mayor Karen Bass had taken a proactive approach to addressing the issue, appointing herself to the board of the Homeless Services Authority in 2023. However, the latest count indicates that the downward trend did not continue. Further details on the homeless count and its implications are available from the source.
The increase in homelessness may have an impact on the city's mayoral race, although specifics are not provided.
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Category: government Published: August 4, 2026 Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Reading time: 1 min
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