Category: Housing
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Struggles with housing costs linked to lack of health care Struggles with housing costs linked to lack of health care
Housing March 16, 2023

Struggles with housing costs linked to lack of health care

One of California's ongoing challenges that was magnified by the COVID-19 pandemic ... more

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Landords refuse to give contracts to Section 8 beneficiaries Landords refuse to give contracts to Section 8 beneficiaries
Housing October 9, 2024

Landords refuse to give contracts to Section 8 beneficiaries

California tenants who held Section 8 housing vouchers were refused rental contracts ... more

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Why More Latino Families Are Leaving California — and Where They’re Going Why More Latino Families Are Leaving California — and Where They’re Going
Business Cover Story January 18, 2026

Why More Latino Families Are Leaving California — and Where They’re Going

High housing costs, not culture, are pushing families to move California is still ... more

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LA County Changed Eviction Rules: Some Renters Can Now Fall Two Months Behind Before Eviction LA County Changed Eviction Rules: Some Renters Can Now Fall Two Months Behind Before Eviction
Cover Story May 18, 2026

LA County Changed Eviction Rules: Some Renters Can Now Fall Two Months Behind Before Eviction

Los Angeles County expanded tenant protections in unincorporated communities, raising the unpaid ... more

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California Has Spent Billions on Housing. Why Are Latino Families Still Locked Out of Homeownership? California Has Spent Billions on Housing. Why Are Latino Families Still Locked Out of Homeownership?
Cover Story August 24, 2026

California Has Spent Billions on Housing. Why Are Latino Families Still Locked Out of Homeownership?

A new OpenTheBooks report says California received $81.4 billion in HUD spending ... more

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New California Laws Taking Effect in 2024: Housing/Transit New California Laws Taking Effect in 2024: Housing/Transit
Housing December 29, 2023

New California Laws Taking Effect in 2024: Housing/Transit

New California Laws Taking Effect in 2024: Housing/Transit. Here's a List of ... more

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Will There Be a Quick Reconstruction? L.A. County Homebuilding is Among the Slowest in the Country Will There Be a Quick Reconstruction? L.A. County Homebuilding is Among the Slowest in the Country
Housing January 14, 2025

Will There Be a Quick Reconstruction? L.A. County Homebuilding is Among the Slowest in the Country

Gov. Gavin Newsom is trying to speed up homebuilding approvals to increase ... more

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New Federal Housing Orders Could Open Doors for First-Time Buyers New Federal Housing Orders Could Open Doors for First-Time Buyers
Housing March 13, 2026

New Federal Housing Orders Could Open Doors for First-Time Buyers

New federal housing directives aim to expand supply and mortgage access while ... more

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Facing hard times? Glendale opens applications for rental assistance Facing hard times? Glendale opens applications for rental assistance
Housing July 7, 2026

Facing hard times? Glendale opens applications for rental assistance

Applications opened yesterday for a rental assistance program aimed at helping renters ... more

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Downtown Los Angeles Vacancy Crisis Is Visible Around City Hall Downtown Los Angeles Vacancy Crisis Is Visible Around City Hall
Business September 28, 2026

Downtown Los Angeles Vacancy Crisis Is Visible Around City Hall

Downtown Los Angeles is adding residents and showing signs of recovery, but ... more

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Housing Crisis Impact on Minority and The Fight for Affordable Housing Housing Crisis Impact on Minority and The Fight for Affordable Housing
Housing September 29, 2022

Housing Crisis Impact on Minority and The Fight for Affordable Housing

The pandemic gave Southern California residents relief from the merciless rise in ... more

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Trump Administration Pushes Rule to Fast-Track Evictions, Cut Tenant Notice Time Trump Administration Pushes Rule to Fast-Track Evictions, Cut Tenant Notice Time
Housing August 18, 2025

Trump Administration Pushes Rule to Fast-Track Evictions, Cut Tenant Notice Time

President Donald Trump is preparing to revoke eviction protections for people living ... more

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LA–Orange County Housing Heats Up: 14% Sold in 7 Days, Most Above Asking LA–Orange County Housing Heats Up: 14% Sold in 7 Days, Most Above Asking
Economy April 29, 2026

LA–Orange County Housing Heats Up: 14% Sold in 7 Days, Most Above Asking

New data shows California homes are more likely to sell quickly when ... more

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Latino Homelessness in Los Angeles Has Been Rising for Years. Now Leaders Face a Test of Action. Latino Homelessness in Los Angeles Has Been Rising for Years. Now Leaders Face a Test of Action.
Community & Society July 27, 2026

Latino Homelessness in Los Angeles Has Been Rising for Years. Now Leaders Face a Test of Action.

A county task force identified the barriers pushing Latino families into homelessness. ... more

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Evictions return to pre-pandemic levels Evictions return to pre-pandemic levels
Housing March 17, 2023

Evictions return to pre-pandemic levels

The rate of eviction filings has returned to or exceeded pre-pandemic levels ... more

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First-time homebuyer? Take advantage of the state’s down-payment assistance First-time homebuyer? Take advantage of the state’s down-payment assistance
Housing October 15, 2024

First-time homebuyer? Take advantage of the state’s down-payment assistance

A down-payment program is offering a whopper of an opportunity for first-time ... more

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Homebuying Burden Explodes in California’s Cheapest Counties Homebuying Burden Explodes in California’s Cheapest Counties
California January 19, 2026

Homebuying Burden Explodes in California’s Cheapest Counties

New data show buyers need most of their income—even in cheaper counties Housing ... more

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How Much Can Rent Legally Increase in California in 2026? What Renters Need to Know How Much Can Rent Legally Increase in California in 2026? What Renters Need to Know
Housing May 19, 2026

How Much Can Rent Legally Increase in California in 2026? What Renters Need to Know

As housing costs keep rising across California and Los Angeles, confusion over ... more

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Why Your L.A. Apartment Utility Bill May Not Match What You Actually Use Why Your L.A. Apartment Utility Bill May Not Match What You Actually Use
Community & Society August 26, 2026

Why Your L.A. Apartment Utility Bill May Not Match What You Actually Use

Los Angeles is considering new rules for apartment utility billing. Here’s what ... more

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