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Is homelessness getting worse in the Bay Area?

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January 25, 2024 5:45 pm

Is homelessness getting worse in the Bay Area?

Is homelessness getting worse in the Bay Area? This week, volunteers have been going out, counting as many homeless as they can find on the streets. NBC Bay Area’s Investigative Unit’s Hilda Gutierrez joined the count in San Mateo County and has more.

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