LA Mayor Bass Faces Court Over Homelessness Crisis

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and other city officials are set to appear in federal court this week for a hearing that will determine whether the city has done enough to address its homelessness crisis. The hearing comes after a recent audit that failed to verify the city's claims about the number of available shelter beds. "The judge is considering transferring control of homelessness spending from L.A. officials to a court-appointed receiver," reports KNX News. The audit's inability to confirm the city's figures raises serious questions about the effectiveness of the city's current strategies to combat homelessness. The hearing is expected to provide further clarity on the city's efforts and potential solutions to this pressing issue. The outcome of this case could significantly impact how cities across the nation address similar challenges.