A new federal lawsuit could significantly weaken how California cities fund affordable housing. In Wesley Yu v. City of East Palo Alto, the plaintiff is challenging the city’s inclusionary housing
When the RAND Corporation released its 2024 LA LEADS Annual Report in June, it found that the drop in Venice’s unsheltered population was driven by a reduction in vehicle dwellers,
As LA renters struggle under the weight of rising housing costs, a new campaign has emerged claiming to stand for equity and affordability. Calling itself “Make LA Affordable,” the campaign
As climate change fuels more frequent and deadly heatwaves across Southern California, Los Angeles County has adopted a landmark indoor cooling mandate for rental housing. The Board of Supervisors voted
In the Oakwood neighborhood of Venice, where multimillion-dollar homes now line streets that were once home to Black working-class families, 246 units of deeply affordable housing continue to stand as
In early 2025, as Los Angeles was reeling from a wave of devastating wildfires, City Councilmembers introduced a motion to enact emergency tenant protections. The proposal included a temporary eviction
