San Francisco's Homeless Population Rises Despite Increased Spending

New data reveals a 7% increase in the city's homeless population over two years, with significant growth in vehicle-based homelessness.

The overall homeless count in San Francisco reached 8,328, up from 7,754 in 2022.
Unsheltered homelessness saw a slight 1% decrease, but the number of people living in vehicles surged by 37%.
Homeless families nearly doubled, with a 94% increase, partly attributed to better identification efforts.
Despite more shelter beds, the city's spending on homelessness has not curbed the overall rise.
Mayor London Breed faces criticism and political challenges as she seeks reelection amid these troubling figures.