# LA Homelessness Rises Despite Housing Efforts | Los Angeles News

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Podcast: [Los Angeles News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/los-angeles-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458113)
Published: 2026-07-24T18:43:32+00:00
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Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews Homelessness in Los Angeles is on the rise again, with official data showing a 3.4% overall increase and an alarming 7.9% jump in unsheltered individuals — reversing two years of decline. Cities like Long Beach and Pasadena are seeing similar spikes. Mayor Bass blames federal policies and insufficient county services, while LAHSA faces criticism for mismanagement and is undergoing major restructuring. Supervisor Horvath reminds everyone the count is just one piece of a complex puzzle — and the debate is far from over. 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/d0a15c35ef1c2b40

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