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With budget surplus, why isn’t California spending more on homelessness?

Jan. 13, 2020

Homeless encampments near LA City Hall. Photo by Amy Ta.

Governor Gavin Newsom launched a week-long homelessness tour today. California has more than 150,000 people living on the streets -- and a multi-billion dollar surplus.

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