Federal homelessness data says California homeless population grew to 187,084
Newly released federal data says California’s homeless population grew to 187,084 at the start of 2024, up from 181,399 in 2023, raising questions about the efficacy of the state’s tens of billions of dollars in recent homeless spending.
See what Bay Area counties had an increase or decrease in homeless population
The last Bay Area county to see a homeless population decrease was Marin County, decreasing from 1,118 to 1,090, a 28-count difference. Sonoma County saw an increase of 256 people becoming homeless.
Utah’s homeless population has increased — but not as much as many other states
About 3,900 Utahns were in a shelter or living on the streets during the point-in-time count in January. That was about 180 people more than in January 2023.
California homelessness grew only 3% — but still has more unhoused people than any other state
California’s homeless population rose 3% from early 2023 to early 2024, according to a new national report released Friday, which showed the Golden State was doing a better job than most states at stemming the tide of homelessness.
US homelessness up 18% as affordable housing remains out of reach for many people
The United States saw an 18.1% increase in homelessness this year, a dramatic rise driven mostly by a lack of affordable housing as well as devastating natural disasters and a surge of migrants in several parts of the country,
US Homelessness Surged 18% in 2024; More Than 770,000 Counted as Homeless
A record-breaking 771,480 people in the U.S. are experiencing homelessness on a single night in 2024, the government says.
Homeless man injured after catching fire inside NYC’s Penn Station — cops probing cause of blaze
First responders swarmed the major transit hub around 7:50 p.m. after MTA police received a report of a man on fire at the ...
A Utah lawmaker wants less resistance to homeless shelters from neighbors. He hopes stricter rules for service providers help.
One Utah legislator wants to strengthen licensure requirements for nonprofits that serve those experiencing homelessness.
What I Learned Reporting in Cities That Take Belongings From Homeless People
Some cities take people’s belongings — ignoring their own policies and court orders — and then fail to store them. Our ...
NYC may rely on dental records to ID mystery woman torched to death on subway as activists say she was likely homeless
The Coalition for the Homeless said the unidentified woman burned to death while sleeping on a Brooklyn subway train was ...
Tulsa's homeless population reaches 1,389 in 2024, per latest Point-in-Time Count
According to their survey, 1,389 people experienced homelessness in Tulsa in 2024. While this number is up from 1,133 in 2023 ...
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New Long Beach housing complex for homeless veterans hosts special homecoming for residents
LONG BEACH, Calif. (KABC) -- Being able to say they made it home for the holidays is a major gift for veterans in Long Beach.
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Point-in-Time count data shows Guam's homeless increased from 1,075 to 1,249
The number of people homeless on Guam based on the annual Point-in-Time Homeless Count increased from 1,075 in 2023 to 1,249 ...
NYC homeless shelter residents share experiences with alleged subway killer
Raymond Robinson, 54, recalls his experience sharing a room in an East New York, Brooklyn homeless shelter with subway murder ...
Portsmouth officials weigh options to deal with homeless populations in public places
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (WCHS) — Portsmouth city leaders are considering options to deal with the city's homeless population. One ...