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David Wagner
What I cover
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.
My background
I’ve been helping people understand their rights, housing market trends, policy changes and the solutions being proposed to fix the region’s housing crisis for more than five years.
My goals
I want my coverage to help renters, landlords and anyone else affected by L.A.’s affordability issues navigate the region’s ongoing housing crisis.
Best way to reach me
I would love to hear from you if you have questions or concerns related to housing in Southern California. You can reach out by email. I'm at dwagner@laist.com. Or, if you have a tip you’d like to share more privately, you can reach me on Signal. My username is @reporterdavidwagner.38. For instructions on getting started with Signal, see the app's support page.
Stories by David Wagner
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The beloved puppet theater has called L.A. home since 1963. Now, it’s cementing a deal to buy its Highland Park venue.
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If you own real estate in Los Angeles County, this race is all about your property tax bill.
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The L.A. housing department says tweaks to the voter-approved tax are needed to fund affordable housing projects. But some want broader reforms.
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Why a city councilmember wants a 1% sales tax waiver on lumber, appliances and other rebuilding goods purchased within the city.
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Dennis Block submitted a filing in eviction court that a judge called “fabricated.” He’s now facing potential discipline from the California State Bar.
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The dispute focuses on who landlords should be allowed to discriminate against.
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A new L.A. City Council committee will look into changes to the embattled Measure ULA. Their recommendations could be sent to voters this November.
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Eviction defense for tenants at risk of homelessness was set to end March 31 if the city didn’t award a new contract.
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The Palisades Bowl was a rare affordable spot in the area. As sellers pitch the property as a “blank canvas" for developers, those displaced wonder if they'll ever go home.
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L.A. leaders opposed SB 79. Now that it’s law, the city is scrambling to delay some of its provisions until 2030.
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Despite tariff relief, local economists say it’s unclear if American companies or consumers will ever get refunded for the cost of tariffs so far.
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California is home to 36% of families with mixed immigration status receiving federal rent assistance. Here’s what’s at stake for them in a proposed Trump rule change.
