Insight With Vicki GonzalezThe View From Here Launches Podcast On Affordable Housing CrisisAugust 15, 2017 | Cody DrabbleFour reporters at Capital Public Radio have been reporting on the California affordable housing crisis for a year. Insight is launching the first installment of the weekly podcast of “The View From Here: Place And Privilege." Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
The View From HerePlace And Privilege: What Does Privilege Have To Do With It?August 15, 2017Insight host Beth Ruyak introduces The View From Here: Place And Privilege, a multimedia project exploring the housing crisis in Sacramento. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentParks And Water Bond Linked To Housing Deal At California CapitolAugust 10, 2017 | Ben AdlerAs California lawmakers and Gov. Jerry Brown work to hammer out an affordable housing deal that includes a multi-billion dollar bond measure, they’re also negotiating a parks and water bond that would advance at the same time. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentEfforts To Streamline Housing Developments Draw Scrutiny At California CapitolAugust 9, 2017 | Ben AdlerCalifornia lawmakers are weighing several ideas to encourage – or force – cities and counties to speed up the approval process for housing projects. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
The View From HerePlace And Privilege Podcast TrailerAugust 8, 2017On Aug. 15, The View From Here will release the first three podcast episodes of our newest series Place and Privilege which explores the history, politics and economics of housing affordability in California's capitol. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentHousing Negotiations Move Ahead Over Legislative RecessAugust 2, 2017 | Ben AdlerCalifornia’s housing crisis will take center stage when state lawmakers return from summer recess later this month. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Investors Buying More Home Foreclosures As Inventory DeclinesJuly 20, 2017 | Steve MilneBanks are repossessing fewer Sacramento area homes, according to new numbers out today. It's great news for homeowners. But it means fewer opportunities for first-time home buyers who don't have a lot of money to spend and are looking for discounts. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Cap And Trade, Housing Top Priorities Before Legislative RecessJuly 20, 2017State government reporter Ben Bradford recaps a week of legislative action on California's "Cap and Trade" bill and addressing the affordable housing crisis. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown, Calif. Lawmakers Agree To Work On Affordable Housing PlanJuly 19, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerHousing advocates are cheering a deal reached between Governor Jerry Brown and Democratic lawmakers to work on an affordable housing plan. The agreement was made the agreement during cap-and-trade negotiations. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
$110,000 Reward For Arrest In California Arson FiresJuly 10, 2017(AP) - Federal officials are offering a $110,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in several arson fires at half-finished apartment complexes in and around Oakland, California.