After a 2-month reprieve, homelessness in San Diego County starts growing again

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After a 2-month reprieve, homelessness in San Diego County starts growing again

The moment didn’t last long. The final two months of 2024 saw homelessness countywide contract for the first time in years, giving local leaders a sliver of hope that the region might be turning a corner. But the data from January instead painted a familiar picture: The number of people who lost a place to stay for the first time again exceeded how many homeless residents found housing. The regression comes at a critical time for everybody. Elec…