David Wagner
Housing Reporter
(he/him)
I cover housing in Southern California, a place where ever-rising rents and a persistent lack of affordable housing have led to many living on the edge of homelessness. I help people understand their rights, housing market trends, policy changes and the solutions being proposed to fix the region’s housing crisis.
I grew up in Anaheim, where my parents had the car radio constantly tuned to LAist 89.3 (formerly KPCC). Before coming to KPCC and LAist, I covered science for the NPR affiliate in San Diego, KPBS.
What questions do you have about housing in Southern California?
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The mayor’s signature program Inside Safe is on track to bring 1,000 people off the streets — but only 62 have found permanent housing. -
Facing new legal action to comply with state housing laws, the Orange County city has announced its own plan to sue the state.
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L.A.’s home sharing ordinance was passed in 2018. But researchers say many listings continue to break the law, and the city fails to collect fines.
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L.A. landlords are legally required to provide indoor heating. Here’s what renters need to know if they’re not getting it.
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Most people in L.A. are renters — but most of their political representatives are not. Why that’s starting to change.
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The idea of a renter’s right to counsel has been floated in L.A. for years. With new voter-approved funding, plans are moving forward.
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Despite L.A.’s ongoing protections for renters with unauthorized pets, some tenants are being told to get rid of their pets — or give up their homes.
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With just one week left until COVID-19 eviction rules were set to expire, the L.A. County Board of Supervisors voted to extend protections through March 31.
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What renters across L.A. County need to know about changes scheduled to come after March 31.
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Pandemic-era eviction rules are going away next month. Here are the new protections passed by the L.A. City Council.
