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Sonoma County’s homeless population fell 23%, according to a recently released report detailing a count conducted in January.
Overall, the number of people experiencing homelessness decreased by about 570 people compared with last year’s numbers. The point-in-time survey offers an imperfect snapshot of homelessness in a particular area and includes people living in shelters and on the streets.
Michael Gause, a manager for the county’s Ending Homelessness program, said it’s one of the lowest counts his office has seen in recent years. He attributed the progress to an increase in the number of beds Sonoma County offers, including about 400 in permanent supportive housing facilities…