The City Of Angels it is called but for these ones, it is anything but heaven. Los Angeles may be home to Hollywood and its parade of famous stars but like any other city, there are those who society has left behind, it holds the dubious honor of 'The Homeless Capital of America'.
According to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, the down-and-out population has increased by as much as 20 per cent. Authorities have declared a state of emergency and are seeking
$100million to deal with the crisis.
The homeless live on the bank of the LA river, under bridges and even in storm
drains where they are in danger of being carried away by freak storms.
Many homeless opt to live in Los Angeles due to its mild weather and social services, notably near Skid Row, where some 5,000 homeless live.
Los Angeles County spends around $1 billion a year on medical, psychiatric and social welfare care for its homeless, not including police expenditures.
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