Modesto's Home Flipping Rate Rises, Bucking National TrendSeptember 14, 2017 | Steve MilneModesto has one of the highest home flipping rates in the United States. Analysts say flippers like Modesto because it still has a lot of low-priced housing available. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezHow Federal Housing Policy Segregated American CommunitiesSeptember 12, 2017 | Cody DrabbleThe housing crisis started with the public policies that created racially segregated communities. Reporter Cosmo Garvin spoke with Richard Rothstein about his book "The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America." Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
The View From HerePlace And Privilege: After HomelessnessSeptember 12, 2017Jessica Hodges and John Kraintz share their experiences and perspectives on being homeless and finding housing. They talk with Catherine Stifter about what needs to be done to support the thousands of people living without homes in Sacramento. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCapitol Roundup: Immigration Deal, Parks Bond, DACA DevelopmentsSeptember 11, 2017 | Ben Adler | Ben Bradford | Sammy CaiolaA "sanctuary state" bill deal, a $4 billion parks and water bond, two new California legal fronts against the Trump administration, and the Mexican foreign minister's visit to Sacramento – just another Manic Monday at the state Capitol.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezAssembly Housing Chair Weighs In On Affordable Housing PackageSeptember 5, 2017 | Cody DrabbleAssembly Housing Chair David Chiu joins Insight to discuss the package of bills aimed at addressing regional and statewide issues of affordability, inclusionary ordinances, and streamlining development. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
The View From HerePlace And Privilege: It’s The Supply StupidSeptember 5, 2017Sacramento’s homeownership rate is the lowest it’s been in decades. Amy Quinton talks with developers and a city planner about the challenge of building more housing. This is the sixth episode of the The View From Here, Place and Privilege podcast. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Lawmakers Prepare To Address Affordable Housing CrisisAugust 29, 2017 | Jen PicardCapitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler joins Insight to preview a raft of bills the California Legislature will take up this week to address the statewide affordable housing crisis. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezThe View From Here: Place And Privilege - Tahoe Housing Crunch Hits Working FamiliesAugust 29, 2017 | Cody DrabbleLess than one in five residents can afford the median home price in the Lake Tahoe region. For The View From Here: Place And Privilege, we'll hear from the North Tahoe Family Resource Center and Tahoe Prosperity Center about workforce housing issues. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
The View From HerePlace And Privilege: Beneath The Surface Of TahoeAugust 29, 2017Amy Westervelt takes us to Tahoe, a region where workers struggle to secure housing while many vacation homes sit vacant. This is the fifth episode of The View From Here, Place and Privilege podcast. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGovernor, Democratic Leaders Reach Agreement On Major Pieces Of Housing DealAugust 28, 2017 | Ben AdlerGov. Jerry Brown and legislative Democrats have reached a housing deal at the state Capitol that includes a $4 billion bond, a new fee on real estate transaction documents, and several efforts to streamline new development projects. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
