LA County Reports First Drop in Deaths of Unhoused People in a Decade

Los Angeles County has reported the first drop in deaths among unhoused people in a decade, despite a population of over 2,200 deaths in 2024. The county also noted fewer unhoused people in the area, even as affordable housing shortages persist. This data suggests that targeted interventions may be beginning to yield results, though the scale of the homelessness crisis remains significant.