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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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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.
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Renters say they’re facing eviction due to vague “substantial remodeling” plans.
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L.A. lawmakers are trying to stop evictions based on unspecified "remodeling" plans.
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Home is where your rights are.
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Rents have risen faster than the overall cost of living in L.A. — even in rent-controlled apartments. There’s a new proposal to change that.
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Santa Monica and now Glendale have programs that help seniors pay rent and stave off homelessness. Los Angeles is considering its own plan.
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