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2026 Homeless Count: Unhoused population rises across L.A. City and L.A. County
New data shows interim-to-permanent housing placements dropped 36% over past year. The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) released the numbers for its Greater Los Angeles 2026 Homeless Count on Friday, July 24. After two years of encouraging […]

As Santa Monica’s Only Homeless Shelter Closes, Locals Worry One is Coming Near Them
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SM.a.r.t Column: Santa Monica’s Homeless Crisis: A City at Its Limit
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LAPD Search for Missing 72-Year-Old Man with Dementia
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