The numbers from this year's point-in-time homelessness count delivered a major blow to Bass, who is seeking reelection and has made the issue a central part of her agenda.

Homelessness fell statewide but surged across much of the Capital Region, with Columbia-Greene region recording New York’s largest increase.

San Francisco has experienced a dramatic 22 percent drop in unsheltered homelessness since 2024, while San Jose has seen a 23 percent decline since 2019. Streets are cleaner, and open drug scenes in San Francisco are noticeably smaller.

Mayor Karen Bass confirms Los Angeles' homelessness crisis is worsening, with the homeless population increasing over 3% in the past year. Bass attributes the rise to reduced federal support and policies from previous administrations,

LOS ANGELES (CN) — Homelessness rose in LA compared to last year, following two consecutive years of the number going down. Mayor Karen Bass blamed the disappointing results of the homeless count, performed in January and set to be formally announced Friday, on cuts to state and federal funding.

Tukwila has been known for a more moderate approach to homelessness. But its police chief proposed an ordinance to make being visibly homeless there more difficult.