# Long Beach Homelessness Surges Again | California News

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Podcast: [California News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/california-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7610473)
Published: 2026-07-21T17:47:14+00:00
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Long Beach’s homelessness crisis is worsening for the second straight year, with a sharp spike in chronically homeless individuals—those hardest to house—despite past progress claims. Over 3,700 people now live unsheltered or in temporary housing, up nearly 4% from last year. Rising rents, fading pandemic aid, and slashed health department funding are key drivers, while many cite financial ruin and family breakdowns. Even as the city invests in shelters and housing, new cases are surging and chronic homelessness is accelerating, often tied to mental health and substance use. Neighboring cities like Pasadena and Orange County are seeing declines or stability, but Long Beach is also becoming a magnet for people fleeing homelessness elsewhere. Federal funding cuts, especially to the Emergency Housing Voucher program, threaten to leave hundreds without aid. The situation underscores deep-rooted economic and systemic challenges that continue to trap people on the streets. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/08d44bb3eb5da28b

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