Event Brief
UCLA: Nearly 300K CA students are homeless
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
Filed: Aug 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Summary: A UCLA Center for the Transformation of Schools report says 298,254 California students experienced homelessness in the 2024-25 school year, a new record and a 10% rise from the prior peak in 2018-19. The figure is large enough to fill five Dodger Stadiums, according to the report.
WHO: UCLA Center for the Transformation of Schools researchers
WHAT: Reported a record 298,254 California students experiencing homelessness in 2024-25, up 10% from the 2018-19 peak.
WHEN: Aug 27, 2026
WHERE: California
WHY: The report attributes the new peak to the latest statewide count of students experiencing homelessness during the 2024-25 school year.
ℹ️ This event is analyzed using pattern arcs, velocity indicators, and source analysis in our MI Console.
Pedestrian killed after train strike in Santa Fe Springs
Pedestrian
Aug 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
🔒
Overturned big rig downs power lines in LA
Los Angeles
Aug 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
🔒
Gloria Mercado-Fortine reflects on community loss
Santa Clarita
Aug 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
🔒
Lynn Wright responds to letter on election fraud
Opinion
Aug 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
🔒
