Housing & Homelessness

Major landlord reaches $7M settlement with California, other states in alleged rent price scheme

Greystar is the largest landlord in the country and manages hundreds of rental properties in California, officials say.

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Newport Beach may dump state mandate as residents prep to vote on plan for far fewer housing units

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Ferries travel back and forth in Newport Beach.

How an overloaded homelessness system left this LA family living in their car

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A pair of arms with light skin tone wrap around a small boy with light skin tone, who holds in his hands two toy cars. They sit on a bench next to a woman with light skin tone.

How a retired construction worker finished Altadena’s first home on a lot burned by the Eaton Fire

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A family of three — including a father, mother and an adult son, all with medium skin tone — stand next to power tools and lumber outside their recently completed accessory dwelling unit on the lot of their home in Altadena.

LA County proposes major cuts to homeless services for next year. What we know so far

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Half a dozen large tents are set up on a city sidewalk. Taller buildings can be seen in the background.

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Price gouging exploded after LA fires. Community rent hike investigators ask: Where are the charges?

More than 1,300 Zillow listings appeared to illegally raise rents in the early days after the fires. Four months later, few criminal cases have been filed.
Whistleblowers say LA’s top homeless official hired unqualified friends, tried to destroy public records

LAHSA officials had refused to disclose the documents, but reversed themselves after weeks of questions by LAist and criticism from attorneys who said the agency was violating public records laws.
‘Millions out on the street virtually overnight’: How Trump’s budget proposal could affect California

President Donald Trump’s budget proposal in its present form would have huge effects on housing and homelessness in California.
Trump budget would slash rental aid by 40% — and let states fill the gap if they want

The proposal would cut off rental subsidies after two years for able-bodied adults. Advocates warn if enacted, the White House plan would tip many low-income renters over the edge into homelessness.
What to do if your loved one is homeless

Finding a homeless loved one can be difficult. So can helping them once you’ve found them. Here are some tips from people who’ve been there.
Welcome to the first fire-resistant neighborhood. Now what about the rest of California?

For years, wildfire-resilient home and neighborhood design has been a niche consideration for many California homeowners. January’s Los Angeles firestorms have made it feel more like an urgent necessity.
LA Mayor Karen Bass’ budget calls for 80% drop in financing of new affordable housing

On top of layoffs and budget cuts, the mayor’s budget proposal includes a pessimistic outlook for the city’s housing market in the upcoming year.
LA expands ban on sleeping, camping in public areas to include parts of Chatsworth

The City Council approved the designation despite a report that said policy enforcement was failing.
What’s next after LA homeless officials withheld public records on $800K in whistleblower payouts?

Here’s a look at ways the documents could come to light.
What happens after a homeless person is arrested for camping? Often, not much

Wickey Two Hands was supposed to be the first person tried for camping in Fresno. Instead, after the city and county poured resources into his case, it was dismissed at the last minute.
It's illegal, but many SoCal landlords still turn away renters who use housing vouchers

Undercover testers were deployed to find out if landlords discriminate against Section 8 tenants. The results suggest voucher refusal remains common.
LA County is walking away from LAHSA. Housing for Health is the model for what's next

As Los Angeles County shifts millions in homeless services spending from LAHSA, officials are placing a big bet on Housing for Health, a health-centered model to address the homeless crisis.

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