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Santa Monica Homelessness Drops Locally | Venice Beach News
Santa Monica’s latest homeless count reveals a hopeful shift: an 11% drop in unsheltered individuals, with 86 fewer people living on the streets compared to last year—and a decline in makeshift shelters. This reverses last year’s upward trend, though it contrasts with Los Angeles County’s overall increase. Officials caution that raw numbers don’t reflect full progress, as people housed through programs aren’t included, likely painting an even rosier picture. Yet skepticism lingers—research suggests official counts may underrepresent the true scale, especially in high-need zones—making…
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