The tough questions pushing California to an eviction cliff
The governor, lawmakers and interest groups confront thorny questions in mad dash to prevent “eviction wave.”
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California county with highest COVID death rate violated court rules for evictions
Virus hot spot Imperial County went forward with eviction proceedings barred by the state judicial system.
Black Californians’ housing crisis, by the numbers
California’s housing crisis is nothing new for many black Californians. Systemic racism in public policy and the private housing market has long made finding a safe, stable and affordable home...
The pandemic hasn’t killed California’s big housing plans — but they have mutated
This week, Atkins and Senate Democratic leaders unveiled a suite of compromise legislation aimed at making it easier to build more housing.
California lawmakers propose sweeping relief to homeowners, renters
One plan would give tenant 10 years to repay missed payments; separate bill would allow homeowners to postpone mortgage, auto loan bills for nearly a year.
What will California do about the rent?
Landlords, renter groups and state lawmakers grapple with who should pay as missed rents pile up in wake of the coronavirus.
What will California do about the rent?
Landlords, renter groups and state lawmakers grapple with who should pay as missed rents pile up in wake of the coronavirus.
Gavin Newsom: Cities blocking hotels for homeless will be ‘judged’ by history
Governor accuses some municipalities of succumbing to NIMBY politics, announces partnership with Motel 6 to house homeless residents.
Here’s how putting California’s homeless in hotels actually works
State officials are trying to find hotel rooms for homeless Californians with COVID-19 or vulnerabilities, but say the logistics are daunting.
Some California sheriffs’ departments still evicting renters
Fresno County alone performed 20 lockouts over the past week and a half. Tenant groups say Gov. Gavin Newsom is to blame.
