Nithya Raman touts district homeless drop, ducks blame for LA surge

The brief

Los Angeles' annual homeless count has been released, sparking debate in the mayoral race. Nithya Raman, a mayoral candidate, has highlighted a decrease in homelessness in her district. However, critics point out that citywide numbers are rising. The contrast between Raman's district and the city as a whole has intensified the mayoral campaign. The homeless count serves as a key indicator of the city's handling of homelessness, a major issue in the election.

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