The number of people homeless in the US city of Los Angeles has soared in the past year, a new report shows, despite efforts to combat the problem.
The homeless population in the city grew 20% while the numbers for the wider Los Angeles County were even higher at 23%, the figures revealed.
Experts say soaring rents and a high cost of living are major factors.
Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn described the figures as "staggering".
"Homelessness in LA County has grown at a shocking rate," she said in a statement.
"Even as work is being done to get thousands of people off the street and into housing, more and more people are becoming homeless. It is clear that if we are going to end the homeless crisis, we need to stem the overwhelming tide of people falling into homelessness."
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Have you seen rental prices in LA lately? Compared to their wages, people can't afford to rent unless they a couple roommates. It used to be you could have a place of your own. Not any more. LA has out priced its citizens. Million Dollar Listing LA hasn't helped wither.
ReplyDeleteIllegals in San Fransisco get rent free apartments, it is a "Sanctuary City".
ReplyDeleteMaybe the rich Hollywood, Facebook, Google, Microsoft bleeding heart liberal types can take in a several since they have huge mansions with a dozen bedrooms and bathrooms.
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