Shocking new figures show LA homeless count spikes despite billions poured into crisis
Metro Shocking new figures show LA homeless count spikes despite billions poured into crisis By Jamie Paige Published July 23, 2026, 5:23 p.m. Add The California Post on Google Los Angeles’ most expensive crisis is moving in the wrong direction. Shocking new numbers show that despite spending nearly $3 billion a year on homelessness programs, the city and county are expected to report that the homeless population grew in 2026, according to multiple sources familiar with the annual count.
- ▪Metro Shocking new figures show LA homeless count spikes despite billions poured into crisis By Jamie Paige Published July 23, 2026, 5:23 p.m.
- ▪Add The California Post on Google Los Angeles’ most expensive crisis is moving in the wrong direction.
- ▪Shocking new numbers show that despite spending nearly $3 billion a year on homelessness programs, the city and county are expected to report that the homeless population grew in 2026, according to multiple sources familiar with the annual
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