Tag: Housing crisis
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California is not Becoming Empty. It is Becoming Older, More Expensive, and More Economically Specialized. California is not Becoming Empty. It is Becoming Older, More Expensive, and More Economically Specialized.
California July 20, 2026

California is not Becoming Empty. It is Becoming Older, More Expensive, and More Economically Specialized.

California remains America's largest state, but aging residents, domestic migration, housing costs, ... more

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California’s 2026 Budget Bets on Faster Affordable Housing. Here’s What It Means for Renters and Los Angeles California’s 2026 Budget Bets on Faster Affordable Housing. Here’s What It Means for Renters and Los Angeles
Cover Story July 5, 2026

California’s 2026 Budget Bets on Faster Affordable Housing. Here’s What It Means for Renters and Los Angeles

The state's new budget expands affordable housing funding, speeds up construction and ... more

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Is California Over Regulated? The Question Driving California Politics in 2026 Is California Over Regulated? The Question Driving California Politics in 2026
Politics June 22, 2026

Is California Over Regulated? The Question Driving California Politics in 2026

Republicans, YIMBY Democrats, and traditional progressives all agree California has an affordability ... more

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What Comes After a Landslide? Eunisses Hernández Has an Answer What Comes After a Landslide? Eunisses Hernández Has an Answer
LA Politics June 19, 2026

What Comes After a Landslide? Eunisses Hernández Has an Answer

  Fresh off her reelection, the District 1 councilmember outlined an ambitious agenda ... more

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Is L.A. Broken or Just Evolving? Los Angeles Faces Mounting Challenges, but Residents See More Than Crisis Is L.A. Broken or Just Evolving? Los Angeles Faces Mounting Challenges, but Residents See More Than Crisis
LA Politics May 31, 2026

Is L.A. Broken or Just Evolving? Los Angeles Faces Mounting Challenges, but Residents See More Than Crisis

A new quality-of-life survey reveals growing frustration over housing costs, public safety, ... more

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Los Angeles on Trial: Residents Complain, Politicians Promise, but Who Bears the Responsibility? Los Angeles on Trial: Residents Complain, Politicians Promise, but Who Bears the Responsibility?
LA Politics May 31, 2026

Los Angeles on Trial: Residents Complain, Politicians Promise, but Who Bears the Responsibility?

As Los Angeles faces housing shortages, homelessness, public safety concerns, and economic ... 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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Could Public Banks Help Latino Small Businesses in California? San Francisco Moves Closer Could Public Banks Help Latino Small Businesses in California? San Francisco Moves Closer
Business Insights May 21, 2026

Could Public Banks Help Latino Small Businesses in California? San Francisco Moves Closer

Supporters say a public bank could expand affordable housing and small business ... more

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64% of Latinos Say the Nation’s Best Days Are Past, in Line With Other Americans 64% of Latinos Say the Nation’s Best Days Are Past, in Line With Other Americans
Latinos May 18, 2026

64% of Latinos Say the Nation’s Best Days Are Past, in Line With Other Americans

Ahead of America’s 250th anniversary, new polling shows growing pessimism across racial, ... 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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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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Steyer vs Hilton vs Becerra: Three Different Futures for Latino California, but Big Questions Remain Steyer vs Hilton vs Becerra: Three Different Futures for Latino California, but Big Questions Remain
Politics May 4, 2026

Steyer vs Hilton vs Becerra: Three Different Futures for Latino California, but Big Questions Remain

Housing, jobs, healthcare, and immigration fears are shaping California’s 2026 governor race. ... 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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What We Carry Home: Wendy Carrillo on Politics Rooted in Life What We Carry Home: Wendy Carrillo on Politics Rooted in Life
LA Politics April 28, 2026

What We Carry Home: Wendy Carrillo on Politics Rooted in Life

  Wendy Carrillo California State Senate race for District 26 brings renewed focus ... more

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LA Just Approved $300M for Housing. Here’s Who Actually Gets Help LA Just Approved $300M for Housing. Here’s Who Actually Gets Help
Housing April 9, 2026

LA Just Approved $300M for Housing. Here’s Who Actually Gets Help

LA affordable housing funding aims to reduce eviction risk and expand supply, ... more

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Student Homelessness Soars in Los Angeles County, Hitting Latino Students Hardest Student Homelessness Soars in Los Angeles County, Hitting Latino Students Hardest
Education April 1, 2026

Student Homelessness Soars in Los Angeles County, Hitting Latino Students Hardest

Student homelessness Los Angeles County is rising rapidly, exposing funding gaps and ... more

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Newsom Expands CARE Court Push With $291M for Mental Health Housing Newsom Expands CARE Court Push With $291M for Mental Health Housing
Politics March 11, 2026

Newsom Expands CARE Court Push With $291M for Mental Health Housing

New state funding and accountability measures target homelessness and untreated behavioral health ... more

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A $23 Million Betrayal: Federal Charges Rock L.A.’s Homeless Services System A $23 Million Betrayal: Federal Charges Rock L.A.’s Homeless Services System
Crime News January 23, 2026

A $23 Million Betrayal: Federal Charges Rock L.A.’s Homeless Services System

The arrest of a nonprofit executive deepens scrutiny of how public homelessness ... more

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