The View From Here

California Dream, Undocumented

More than 3 million unauthorized immigrants live in California. Most of these men, women and children come from Mexico. Despite lack of legal status and without a path to citizenship, they are making lives for themselves and their families.

'We Don't Have A Mortgage — It's Fantastic’

This family of six considered buying a home in Sacramento, but steered away due to high housing prices. They now live in a RV as an affordable alternative.

Podcast

S10 Bonus Episode: Stories From The Next Generation Radio Project

In this bonus episode of the Place and Privilege podcast hear a collection of first-person stories of young people affected by Sacramento’s housing crisis, produced by student journalists.

Finding Housing After An Eviction: The Need For A Second Chance

Jessica Lamar struggled to find housing with an eviction on her record.

Housing Assistance Still Has A Long Way To Go

Housing in Sacramento can be challenging for young adults with a history of homelessness. Twenty-year-old Eroz Burse shares his journey.

Despite Financial Help, Some College Students Can't Find Housing In Sacramento

Rebecca Rodriguez has two weeks to find a place, and nowhere to go. She is one of about 48,000 California State University students without reliable housing.

From High School To A Homeless Shelter

With housing nearly impossible to find, many Millennials are staying with their parents. But those without stable homes have nowhere to go. Natasha Matú and Colin Ray Jackson share their experiences with homelessness.

Warehouse Artists Lofts Offer Affordable Community For Sacramento Artists

Low Cost Living at the WAL Gives Tyler Campbell An Opportunity to Pursue his Music.

Podcast

Place And Privilege Documentary Trailer

Friday Oct. 6 The View From Here will release a documentary capping off Place and Privilege. The show explores the history, politics and economics of housing affordability through personal stories of neighbors living on the edge. Here's a sneak peek.