Contra Costa County saw a 7% increase from 2025 in people experiencing homelessness for a total of 2,260, according to an annual survey released Wednesday by the county.

On Jan. 29, 188 volunteers conducted the Point-in-Time Count across the county, accounting for people living outdoors and in vehicles, emergency shelters and transitional housing.

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A UC Berkeley student from San Francisco, Kelcie is passionate about public-service journalism, politics, and local government. She enjoys tackling complex topics and making them accessible to readers.