Mayor Bass Continues Confronting Homelessness as Inside Safe Brings People Inside From Encampment Along Railroad Tracks

Mayor Karen Bass announced that her Inside Safe initiative successfully relocated nearly 60 individuals from encampments in Los Angeles this week, including a longstanding site alongside railroad tracks in Northridge. In partnership with Council District 8 and Governor Newsom’s SAFE Task Force, the program aims to tackle homelessness by providing essential services. Bass highlighted the city’s commitment to improving neighborhood safety while supporting vulnerable populations. Since taking office in December 2022, the initiative has resolved over 100 entrenched encampments and contributed to a 17. 5% reduction in street homelessness—marking the largest decrease since the Point in Time Count began in 2005.

The RAND Corporation's recent report noted a significant 49% decrease in street homelessness in Hollywood, linking this progress directly to Inside Safe's operations. Additionally, the number of makeshift shelters and vehicles used for living has dropped by 13. 5%. Mayor Bass declared a state of emergency on her first day in office to expedite actions against the homelessness crisis. These efforts have placed permanent housing placements at an all-time high in the city.