State GovernmentLawmakers Propose Extending Eviction Moratorium Until June 30January 25, 2021Under a legislative agreement, California would extend its eviction moratorium to the end of June. Landlords would get an incentive to forgive back rent using an extra $2.6 billion from federal relief.
As Statewide COVID-19 Tenant Deadlines Loom, Sacramento Takes A Hard Look at Its Renter Protection ProgramJanuary 5, 2021 | Sarah Mizes-TanSacramento housing advocates say the city’s Tenant Protection Program doesn’t go far enough to prevent evictions during the pandemic. City councilmembers are expected to take a close look at the program Tuesday night.
State GovernmentHow Newport Beach Ended Up With 2 Affordable Housing Units In 8 YearsDecember 28, 2020The coastal community was called out in a state audit as one of many troubling flaws contributing to California’s affordable housing crisis.
California State Of Mind | Episode 9Can California Prevent Its Looming Eviction Crisis?December 18, 2020What’s it like working inside a hospital during a COVID-19 surge? Two nurses walk us through a not-so-average shift. Also, millions of Californians face eviction in the coming weeks. You’ll hear one woman’s story of trying to stay in her home. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento To Expand Efforts To Bring Homeless Residents Indoors During Winter, Mayor SaysDecember 15, 2020 | Chris NicholsMayor Darrell Steinberg’s announcement follows repeated calls to ease the criteria for opening warming centers in the city and county.
State Government‘It’s A Shame’: California Squandered $2.7 Billion For Affordable Housing, Audit SaysNovember 20, 2020 | Chris NicholsThe California State Auditor found the state wasted $2.7 billion in bond resources that could have spurred affordable housing construction.
State Government‘It Is Inhumane’: Advocates For Sacramento Homeless Say Criteria For Opening Warming Centers Must ChangeNovember 17, 2020 | Chris NicholsTemperatures must hit 32 degrees or less for three consecutive nights before warming centers open in the Sacramento region. Advocates say the threshold should be less stringent.
Organizers File Suit To Stop Sacramento Redevelopment Plan That Tenants, Housing Advocates Fear Will Lead To DisplacementOctober 13, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanThe Friends of New Helvetia claim the City of Sacramento is violating environmental laws by approving a redevelopment plan around the city’s two oldest housing projects. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNewsom Signed Hundreds Of Bills Into Law. Here’s A Look At SomeOctober 1, 2020 | Scott Rodd | Nicole NixonThe COVID-19 pandemic complicated lawmakers’ ability to gather in the state Capitol to pass laws, but it also required a hard pivot to address health and economic response. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
BusinessDespite Pandemic, Median Home Price In California Tops $700,000September 18, 2020 | Scott RoddEven as the economy is battered by the pandemic, low mortgage rates and limited inventory are driving a continued rise in home prices.