Homelessness among children in Los Angeles County rose between 2023 and 2024, a concerning issue that's only become more pressing -- devastating wildfires which have worsened LA's housing crisis even further by displacing thousands in the region.

The historic increase of homelessness reported by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in 2024 was largely the result of tens of thousands of immigrants arriving in a handful of states,

With over 75,000 unhoused individuals in Los Angeles County, the challenge looms large, demanding solutions that are as dynamic and multifaceted as the city itself.

As multiple fires rage in LA County, this is how some previous California wildfires have contributed to homelessness and housing shortages.

President Trump is ripping California Gov. Gavin Newsom over mismanagement of the state leading up to the devastating wildfires and handling of sanctuary cities ahead of his visit to the Golden State.

Today, in 2025, I remember my four years homeless in Los Angeles, and am thankful for my recovery from schizophrenia.

When Trump was first inaugurated in January 2017, there were about 550,000 homeless people nationwide, according to an annual count from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. This past year, the same count found 770,000 people living unhoused, according to HUD, representing a 40% increase in homelessness since 2017.

Corruption is ingrained in Los Angeles,” said Jamie Court, president of Consumer Watchdog, a non-profit public interest group.