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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.
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From 2010 through 2020, California built the least number of homes relative to new jobs of any state.
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A judge agreed to let the groups join the case as defendants. L.A. landlord Geoffrey Palmer argues in the suit that the city’s eviction moratorium represents an unconstitutional “taking” of private property.
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The lawsuit claims L.A. County’s failure to comply with state law puts thousands of Angelenos in danger of going hungry each month.
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L.A. tenants have been given a chance to apply for rent relief. Now, a new county program is offering help to some employers.
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Council members say tech companies using algorithms to purchase homes are driving up prices. But how common is “iBuying” in L.A.?
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Language barriers, the digital divide and immigration fears are some of the hurdles preventing tenants in need from seeking help.
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The state’s supplemental paid sick leave law sunsets after Thursday. Public health officials and workers rights groups are calling for an extension.
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Pandemic protections for California renters are set to expire after Sept. 30. But other protections remain. Here’s how you can fight eviction.
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Housing costs consistently make California the highest-poverty state in the country. So why did poverty fall during the pandemic?
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With the state taking over the city’s troubled rent relief program, L.A. tenants can once again apply for aid. Now comes the hard part — getting existing applicants to reapply.
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With federal unemployment benefits ending this week, L.A. legal aid providers are preparing to see an increase in Angelenos facing homelessness.
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The city of L.A. is turning its troubled rent relief program over to the state. Renters currently shut out of the city's program will be able to apply through the state starting Sept. 1.
