It’s a frustrating contradiction—voters approved a tax hike to fund solutions, but now a key program is being scaled back. This isn’t just about budgets; it’s about real people losing a shot at stability, and it calls into question whether the money is being used effectively.

<p>An L.A. County temporary housing subsidy program is facing big cuts this year, raising alarm among homeless service providers.</p>

Los Angeles County is slashing funding for a temporary housing subsidy program that’s been a lifeline for many homeless residents—despite a new sales tax meant to tackle homelessness. Service providers are sounding the alarm, arguing the cuts undermine a proven way to get people off the streets.