California's middle class homeless living in parking lots

4/12/2018

This article highlights the plight of middle-class Californians who have been forced into homelessness, often resorting to living in their cars in parking lots. It discusses the skyrocketing cost of housing in California, coupled with stagnant wages, as the main contributing factors to this alarming trend. The article interviews individuals who have found themselves homeless despite being employed and middle-class. It also sheds light on the lack of affordable housing options, overcrowded shelters, and the challenges faced by those living in their vehicles. The article serves as a reminder of the homelessness crisis and the struggles faced by the middle class in California.

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