Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass's efforts to address homelessness through the Inside Safe program have shown promising results, with the city seeing a decrease in its homeless population for the first time in six years. The overall number of homeless individuals in the city decreased by 2.2%, and the number of unsheltered people decreased by 10.4%. While this is seen as a positive step, there is still much work to be done in finding permanent housing for those experiencing homelessness. The article discusses the challenges faced by West Coast cities, particularly in California, in addressing homelessness, exacerbated by a severe housing shortage and the emergence of more encampments during the pandemic. There is also concern over the potential impact of a recent Supreme Court ruling that may make it easier for local governments to ban sleeping in public. Experts emphasize the importance of finding long-term solutions to homelessness, highlighting the need for affordable housing and sustained investments to support progress in addressing the issue. Despite the progress made, there are concerns that the momentum in addressing homelessness in Los Angeles could be at risk due to the drying up of pandemic-era funding and budget deficits faced by the state and city. City leaders, including Council member Nithya Raman, cite various initiatives and investments aimed at reducing homelessness, such as the addition of shelter beds and tenant protections. However, the article underlines the need for ongoing efforts to address the root economic causes of homelessness and ensure continued progress in the future.