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Interactivo: ¿Qué tan diversa es la Legislatura de California?
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Housing
Commentary: Five things I’ve learned covering California’s housing crisis that you should know
Lessons from three years covering the politics, policy and absurdity of trying to fix one of the state’s most vexing problems.
Housing
How the remote work revolution could change California’s housing crisis
A huge number of people have been working from home for the better part of the year. The long-term implications for housing will likely benefit higher-earning workers and hurt lower income Californians.
Homelessness
Podcast: An interview with Newsom’s housing czar
Gimme Shelter: The California Housing Crisis Pod · An interview with Newsom’s housing czar, Jason Elliott Where is the Newsom administration’s “Marshall Plan” for housing? How has the pandemic impacted the governor’s approach to homelessness? When should the state’s eviction moratorium be lifted? On this episode of “Gimme Shelter: The California Housing Crisis Podcast,” CalMatters’ […]
CalMatters en Español
Cómo la revolución del trabajo remoto podría cambiar la crisis de vivienda en California
Un gran número de personas ha estado trabajando desde casa durante la mayor parte del año. Las implicaciones a largo plazo para la vivienda probablemente beneficiarán a los trabajadores con mayores ingresos y perjudicarán a los californianos de menores ingresos.
Housing
Lawmakers weigh moratorium extension as eviction cliff looms
New proposal would extend the statewide eviction moratorium through Dec. 31, 2021. Both sides want federal intervention.
CalMatters en Español
¿Puede Gavin Newsom utilizar la pandemia para combatir la indigencia?
El “Proyecto Homekey” podría entregar en meses lo que los defensores de las personas sin hogar han querido durante décadas: una gran inyección de efectivo y una forma de evitar las regulaciones engorrosas. Pero el lado positivo viene con un límite de tiempo.
Housing
Can Gavin Newsom use the pandemic to beat back homelessness?
“Project Homekey” could deliver in months what homelessness advocates have wanted for decades: a huge infusion of cash, and a way around cumbersome regulations. But the silver lining comes with a time limit.
Housing
Podcast: Answering Abigail’s proposition questions
On this episode of "Gimme Shelter," CalMatters' Matt Levin and the Los Angeles Times' Liam Dillon try to answer one voter's questions about the housing measures on her ballot.