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CA Homelessness Dips for the First Time Since 2016
Season 2026
Episode 539
California's homeless population fell 2.8% in 2025, part of the nation's first annual decline since 2016. Officials credit faster housing placements and expanded outreach, while the Trump administration argues Housing First has failed and points to long-term increases since 2013.
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