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Street homelessness went up in Los Angeles. In Nithya Raman's district, it was nearly cut in half

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times - California · July 25, 2026 · 1 min read

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Street homelessness — people living outdoors or in their vehicles — went down by 49% in Raman's district compared to the previous year, she said at a press conference Friday.

Why this matters in The Los Angeles

The decrease in street homelessness in Nithya Raman's district is a notable exception to the overall trend in Los Angeles, where street homelessness has increased. This contrast raises questions about the effectiveness of different approaches to addressing homelessness in various parts of the city. Raman's district has seen a 49% reduction in people living outdoors or in their vehicles, suggesting that targeted efforts in this area have yielded positive results. The disparity between this district and the rest of the city underscores the need for a more nuanced understanding of what strategies are working and why, in order to inform a more effective citywide response to homelessness. As the city continues to grapple with this complex issue, the successes in Raman's district may offer valuable lessons for other areas of Los Angeles.

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Category: local · Published: July 25, 2026 · Source: Los Angeles Times - California · Reading time: 1 min

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Street homelessness went up in Los Angeles. In Nithya Raman's district, it was nearly cut in half

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