Homelessness in Santa Monica rose by 193 to 921 in the most recent count, a 26 percent increase over last year, city officials announced Tuesday.

There was a 39 percent increase in the number of individuals living on the street (416 to 581); a 26 percent increase in the number of individuals sleeping in vehicles or encampments (73 to 92); and a 9 percent increase in the number of people in shelters (312 to 340).

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Also see: http://www.smobserved.com/story/2017/05/10/news/santa-monica-homeless-count-shows-26-increase-in-homelessness/2889.html

Also see: http://smdp.com/city-grapples-with-sudden-spike-in-homelessness/160887