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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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With the new coronavirus causing widespread economic disruption, the city of Los Angeles plans to offer a lifeboat to some small businesses in the form of…
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One in five Californians age 65 and up still has a job.
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Telling retirees to stay home is one thing. But one in five Californians age 65 and older still has a job, and some can't sacrifice the income.
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Many L.A. households don’t have the savings needed to cover basic expenses for three months if they lost their income.
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The president is poised to sign a relief bill that guarantees sick leave for workers. But not everyone will qualify.
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Port of L.A. traffic was down 23% in February.
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As Chinese shipments dry up, some port truck drivers aren't just losing income, they're getting deeper in debt.
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Former City Council president Herb Wesson and State Senator Holly Mitchell lead the pack in the race to win a powerful seat on the L.A. County Board of Supervisors.
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Former City Council president Herb Wesson and State Senator Holly Mitchell are among those vying to take over Mark Ridley-Thomas's seat.
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February volume at the Port of Los Angeles was down by an estimated 25%, largely due to the coronavirus.
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A new study busts the myth that people are becoming homeless in L.A. because they’re not willing to work.
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Their last signature-gathering campaign in 2018 came up short.
