A national homeless count released Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development estimates that there were 754,000 homeless people living in the United States in 2005. About a quarter of those people live in California. But some homeless advocates argue that the figure understates the scope of the problem. Guests: Brian Sullivan, spokesman for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; Paul Boden , director of the Western Regional Advocacy Project.
A recent national count estimates the homeless population in Fresno at more than 8000 people, higher than San Francisco. Recent raids on homeless encampments have propelled Fresno's homeless policies to the center of a nationwide controversy.Reporter: Sasha Khokha
Music Bridge #1: "Sand" by Medeski Martin & Wood, from "It's a Jungle In Here" (Ryko)
U.S Marines go through the toughest training of any of the armed forces. And yet when they leave the military to join the civilian workforce, that experience isn't easy to sum up in a resume. An experiment on Camp Pendleton this week gave some CEOs a glimpse into why a former marine might make a good civilian employee.Reporter: Alison St. John
Music Bridge #2: "Sabrosa" by the Beastie Boys, from "The In Sound From Way Out" (Capitol)
Listening to the new album by Busdriver is like getting on a bus with no idea where it's headed. It's an erratic but rewarding ride. Guest: Steve Hochman, L.A. Times music critic.
Southern California is becoming a major hub in the international art market. Some in the art world credit the real estate market -- new houses need new art. And many new homeowners are using cash from home equity loans to buy some of that artwork. Other art watchers say record-breaking auctions make art collecting look exciting and glamorous to people of modest means.Reporter: Adolfo Guzman Lopez
End Music: "Cuchy Frito Man" by Cal Tjader with Lalo Schifrin, from "Sounds From The Verve Hi-Fi" (Verve)
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