Ballot measure that would outlaw homeless encampments, force Sacramento to build shelters headed to votersApril 6, 2022 | Chris NicholsProponents of a similar, but more stringent ballot measure say they will withdraw their proposal now that the city council approved the compromise ordinance on Wednesday.
Sacramento housing prices surge in February, setting new recordsMarch 14, 2022Experts say it’s starting to look like a repeat of 2021, which was the most aggressive housing market in the region’s history. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentHow long are Californians waiting for rent relief?March 5, 2022A new study says that California has sent rent relief to only 16% of applicants, who are waiting months. The state disputes the analysis, but according to its figures, only 41% of applicants have been paid.
State GovernmentU.S. Sen. Alex Padilla wants to take California’s Project Homekey nationalFebruary 25, 2022 | Nicole NixonThe Housing for All Act is modeled after Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Project Homekey, which converted thousands of hotels into long-term housing during the pandemic. It would spend more than a half-trillion dollars over the next decade on affordable housing.
Sacramento city, county considering ballot proposals outlawing homeless encampments on public propertyFebruary 22, 2022 | Chris NicholsThe measures would bar homeless people from living in parks, on sidewalks or other public property once shelter space is offered — but only after enough shelter is built.
State GovernmentWhy is a tenant protection bill failing in the California Legislature, again?February 13, 2022The proposal would require landlords to keep units for at least five years before using a state law to evict renters. Supporters say it would help preserve affordable housing amid a historic shortage.
Sacramento took nearly a year to create a new ‘safe ground’ homeless shelter. We look at why it takes so long.February 8, 2022 | Chris NicholsCity leaders pledged by January they would open two new Safe Ground camping sites and a permanent respite center, in addition to various other shelters that are part of a larger homelessness plan. By the end of the month, none had opened.
City buys 102 acres in South Sacramento for affordable homes, plans to convert downtown hotel to homeless housingJanuary 21, 2022 | Chris NicholsCouncilmember Mai Vang plans to hold community listening sessions to help determine the best use of the South Sacramento property. Early ideas include adding a new park.
Sacramento’s much-coveted housing voucher waitlist is open. Here’s how to apply.January 12, 2022 | Chris NicholsA total of 5,000 applicants will be placed on the waiting list through a random selection after the list closes on Jan. 26.
Sacramento wants to move a group of homeless residents to a new riverfront camp. Some worry it will flood.December 31, 2021 | Chris NicholsThe city-sanctioned Safe Ground camp would be the first in Sacramento to open on private property. It would close after three months.
