Rising Funding Fails to Curb Homelessness Surge in Los Angeles and Utah

Despite increased investment and efforts to address the homelessness crisis in Los Angeles, the latest homeless count shows a 9% year-over-year increase in homelessness in the county and a 10% jump in the city. City and county leaders express disappointment and call for more urgency and resources to be allocated to tackle the problem. The figures highlight the ongoing challenge of moving people into permanent housing, and leaders emphasize the need for cooperation between the public and private sectors to address the scale of the issue. Economic forces continue to push people into homelessness faster than they can be housed, underscoring the need for comprehensive solutions.