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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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It's April 15 -- normally, the deadline to file your taxes. This year, you have extra time. But a lot else has changed.
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Young people, Latinos and those earning low incomes are at higher risk of getting laid off.
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Self-employed workers are still waiting to be able to file.
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Self-employed workers are still waiting to be able to file claims for jobless benefits.
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Housing rights advocates say requiring online rent payment violates California law.
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With rent now due for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic hit, many L.A. landlords are urging their tenants to pay rent online to ensure social distancing. But in many cases, the push may violate California state law.
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About 6% of the state’s entire workforce has already submitted unemployment claims, and experts say filings will continue to flood in for weeks to come.
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More than a million Californians have already filed for unemployment. Missed rent payments could be widespread.
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L.A. tenants are on edge about missing rent. Here's how they're weighing their options, and how landlords are responding.
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Senate deal aims to open unemployment benefits to the self-employed.
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L.A. grocers, nanny services and home gym companies say they're hiring as fast as they can to meet increased demand.
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With the coronavirus creating new demand for groceries, nannies and cleaning crews, some employers can’t hire quickly enough.
