Overdoses accounted for 40% of all homeless deaths, down from 45% the prior year. Though a small percentage of all homeless deaths, suicide was 13 times more prevalent than among the general population. County health officials, however, said they lacked sufficient data to scientifically attribute improved mortality to increased interim housing. The 315 traffic deaths recorded in 2024 were 25% more than the prior year and accounted for about 30% of all traffic deaths across the county, Nicholas said. Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget for the coming fiscal year’s Homeless Housing and Assistance Program, much of which funds operational costs for homeless shelter and housing providers and short-term rental subsidies.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 10, 2026 20:43 UTC