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Representatives cite surge in homelessness and housing cost stresses at Torrance forum

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At the State of the Region address, speakers said federal data show homelessness rose 18% last year, leaving more than 770,000 people homeless across the county, and noted that many renters and homeowners spend over 30% or even 50% of income on housing.

Speakers at the State of the Region address in Torrance described a worsening housing and homelessness situation nationally and locally, citing federal data that homelessness increased 18% in the last year and that more than 770,000 people are now homeless across the county.

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