Overview

• San Francisco Mayor London Breed faces criticism for her handling of the homeless crisis as she seeks re-election.
• California Governor Gavin Newsom threatens to cut state funding for cities not addressing homelessness effectively.
• A 2023 count shows a rise in homelessness nationwide, with 653,000 people affected, up 63,000 from a decade earlier.
• Candidates in major cities emphasize different strategies, from increasing shelter beds to enforcing stricter laws.
• Recent mayors in cities like Los Angeles and Denver have implemented diverse approaches, showing mixed results.