Homelessness in Alameda County fell by 13% since 2024, according to a January point-in-time survey. - The count recorded 8,201 homeless individuals, down from 9,450 in 2024.
- Over 1,300 volunteers conducted the survey, but encampment clearings in Oakland made counting harder. - Officials credit $436 million in spending and Measure W funds, but warn of potential cuts in state and federal funding.
- Santa Clara County saw an 8% increase, highlighting uneven progress across the Bay Area. The decline reflects a broader trend in California, but experts caution that progress is fragile amid inflation and funding uncertainties.