People Priced Out Of Salinas, California, Look To The Ballot
October 20, 2018
Salinas is one of the least affordable places in America, reflecting a housing crisis in California's rural and urban areas alike.
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Housing Affordability Crisis And Solutions Discussed At Special Sacramento City Council Meeting
August 15, 2018 | Bob Moffitt
New housing and more money — those were common suggestions from a panel of housing experts that spoke at a special Sacramento City Council meeting on Tuesday.
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.jpg&width=480 "Supporters of a November ballot initiative to repeal the California law that limits local rent control ordinances march past Gov. Jerry Brown's office on Thursday, June 21, 2018, after attending a legislative hearing on the measure.")
California Rent Control Initiative Supporters, Opponents Sought Deal To Avoid Ballot Fight — But Failed
June 22, 2018 | Ben Adler
After negotiations failed to reach a deal to avoid a costly campaign this fall, Californians are set to vote on whether to repeal the state law that limits local rent control ordinances known as "Costa-Hawkins."
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.jpg&width=480 "FILE — In April 2018, Billy Martin, right, joined dozens of other supporters of a rent control initiative who marched into an office building where the California Association of Realtors is located calling for more rent control.")
Rent Control Is Coming To California’s November Ballot. Here’s What’s At Stake.
June 20, 2018 | Kacey Sycamore
State voters will decide whether or not to expand local governments’ ability to enact renter protections. Here’s a look at what exactly the measure would do, and what happens next.
Measure To Eliminate California’s ‘Moving Penalty’ Qualifies For November Ballot
May 17, 2018 | Chris Nichols
Supporters say the initiative would give homeowners 55 and up a property tax discount when they buy a pricier home. That, in turn, could ease the state’s housing crunch by freeing up inventory for younger buyers.
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Place And Privilege: Stories From The Next Generation Radio Project
February 13, 2018
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.
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Business Groups Tout Golden 1 Center's Inaugural Year
October 18, 2017 | Steve Milne
Golden 1 Center is sparking economic growth in downtown Sacramento, even though parking costs a lot more. Two local business groups say the venue helped increase employment and decrease office vacancy rates since breaking ground in 2014.
California Housing Director Says Wildfires Could Amplify Housing Shortage
October 17, 2017 | Cody Drabble
The California Department of Housing And Community Development is on the front lines of the statewide affordability crisis. Director Ben Metcalf joins Insight to talk about what the state is doing to help renters and homeowners.
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The View From Here: A Year Covering The Affordable Housing Crisis
October 6, 2017 | Cody Drabble
The View From Here Senior Producer Catherine Stifter returns to Insight to reflect on a year of reporting on affordable housing with highlights from the documentary and podcast.
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Rent Overburdened
October 6, 2017 | Amy Quinton
Renters in the "missing middle" — people with median incomes — are being displaced from their homes or forced to live in substandard housing because of Sacramento’s lack of affordable housing.