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California Voters May Decide the Future of Environmental Reviews as CEQA Reform Measure Heads Toward 2026 Ballot California Voters May Decide the Future of Environmental Reviews as CEQA Reform Measure Heads Toward 2026 Ballot
Cover Story June 17, 2026

California Voters May Decide the Future of Environmental Reviews as CEQA Reform Measure Heads Toward 2026 Ballot

The Building an Affordable California Act would impose new deadlines on environmental ... more

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Latino Neighborhoods in Los Angeles Face Faster Displacement as Climate Gentrification Accelerates Latino Neighborhoods in Los Angeles Face Faster Displacement as Climate Gentrification Accelerates
Cover Story May 26, 2026

Latino Neighborhoods in Los Angeles Face Faster Displacement as Climate Gentrification Accelerates

New California mapping data and housing reports reveal a growing divide between ... more

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California Housing Affordability Bills Are Moving Fast in Sacramento. Here’s What Renters and Families Need to Know California Housing Affordability Bills Are Moving Fast in Sacramento. Here’s What Renters and Families Need to Know
Housing May 23, 2026

California Housing Affordability Bills Are Moving Fast in Sacramento. Here’s What Renters and Families Need to Know

Lawmakers are advancing major housing and climate funding proposals that could reshape ... 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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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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14,000 Apply for California Housing Down Payment Program That Could Benefit Minorities 14,000 Apply for California Housing Down Payment Program That Could Benefit Minorities
Cover Story May 17, 2026

14,000 Apply for California Housing Down Payment Program That Could Benefit Minorities

The California Housing Finance Agency is preparing to award up to 3,000 ... more

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California’s Budget Still Doesn’t Solve the Latino Housing Crisis California’s Budget Still Doesn’t Solve the Latino Housing Crisis
Housing May 16, 2026

California’s Budget Still Doesn’t Solve the Latino Housing Crisis

Rising rents, overcrowding, long commutes, and shrinking homeownership opportunities continue squeezing working-class ... more

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Los Angeles crushed by cost crisis—residents now spend 38.1% of income just on food and housing Los Angeles crushed by cost crisis—residents now spend 38.1% of income just on food and housing
Economy May 11, 2026

Los Angeles crushed by cost crisis—residents now spend 38.1% of income just on food and housing

Los Angeles remains one of America’s most expensive cities, but Latino households ... more

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Los Angeles Agrees to New Homelessness Lawsuit Deal: 14,000 Housing Placements Promised by 2027 Los Angeles Agrees to New Homelessness Lawsuit Deal: 14,000 Housing Placements Promised by 2027
Homelessness May 8, 2026

Los Angeles Agrees to New Homelessness Lawsuit Deal: 14,000 Housing Placements Promised by 2027

A major federal court settlement shifts Los Angeles from clearing encampments to ... more

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Home Insurance Rates Are Rising for 71% of U.S. Homeowners Home Insurance Rates Are Rising for 71% of U.S. Homeowners
Housing May 7, 2026

Home Insurance Rates Are Rising for 71% of U.S. Homeowners

A new Pew Research Center survey shows most homeowners say insurance costs ... more

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Latino Homeownership Hits Record 10.2 Million as California Families Face Rising Housing Barriers Latino Homeownership Hits Record 10.2 Million as California Families Face Rising Housing Barriers
Housing May 5, 2026

Latino Homeownership Hits Record 10.2 Million as California Families Face Rising Housing Barriers

A new NAHREP report shows Latino families powered national homeownership gains in ... more

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Gains in California Home Affordability Leave Latino Buyers Behind Gains in California Home Affordability Leave Latino Buyers Behind
California May 4, 2026

Gains in California Home Affordability Leave Latino Buyers Behind

A new California Association of Realtors report found housing affordability improved in ... 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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The Clock Is Ticking on Measure ULA Funds as Latinos Are Being Left Behind The Clock Is Ticking on Measure ULA Funds as Latinos Are Being Left Behind
Homelessness April 28, 2026

The Clock Is Ticking on Measure ULA Funds as Latinos Are Being Left Behind

A stalled ICE accountability investigation and the reassignment of an agent are ... more

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New Mortgage Rule Lets Rent Count Toward Credit, Opening Doors for First-Time Buyers New Mortgage Rule Lets Rent Count Toward Credit, Opening Doors for First-Time Buyers
Housing April 22, 2026

New Mortgage Rule Lets Rent Count Toward Credit, Opening Doors for First-Time Buyers

Rent payments mortgage credit score changes are reshaping how lenders evaluate buyers, ... more

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