Los Angeles Homelessness Increases, Challenging Mayor Karen Bass
Los Angeles has experienced a 3.4% increase in homelessness over the past year, with the number of people living outdoors rising by 7.9%. This development comes at a critical time for Mayor Karen Bass, who is facing reelection. Despite previous declines in homelessness, Bass attributes the recent increase to federal and state funding cuts and challenges in mental health funding. She remains committed to her Inside Safe program, which has moved thousands into interim housing. The rise in homelessness poses a significant challenge to Bass's administration and her reelection campaign. 
