Inside Safe

Mayor Karen Bass' Inside Safe outreach teams conducted 25 trips to a specific area in South L.A. The destination was a one-mile stretch located along the 110 Freeway. This challenging location reportedly stands as a symbol of the difficulties faced by the program.

Mayor Karen Bass’ Inside Safe outreach teams visited a specific area 25 times. This location, a one-mile stretch along the 110 Freeway in South L.A., stands as a symbol of challenges facing the program.

Los Angeles' regional homeless count shows a 3.4% increase in overall homelessness and a 7.9% rise in street homelessness, challenging Mayor Karen Bass's reelection bid. Bass attributes the rise to federal and state funding cuts, while challenger Nithya Raman criticizes her Inside Safe program for insufficient oversight and failure to provide permanent housing.

Homelessness in Los Angeles increased by 3.5% in 2026, with unsheltered homelessness rising 8%, according to a leaked count. Mayor Karen Bass attributed the rise to state and federal funding cuts, particularly under the Trump administration, despite prior declines through her Inside Safe program. The results challenge Bass's re-election campaign, which focused on reducing homelessness.

Skid Row's murder rate in 2024 was 17 times higher than Los Angeles overall, with data showing fatal shootings clustered around encampments. Analysis reveals at least 278 unhoused shooting victims since 2015, and debate continues over whether clearing encampments would reduce violence.

Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass is seeking a second term in the June 2 primary. Key issues include addressing homelessness, managing Palisades Fire recovery, and preparing for the 2028 Olympics. The mayor's role involves budget approval, departmental oversight, and emergency declarations, as seen in Bass's launch of the Inside Safe program and appointment of Police Chief Jim McDonnell.