The View From HerePlace And Privilege Podcast TrailerAugust 8, 2017On Aug. 15, The View From Here will release the first three podcast episodes of our newest series Place and Privilege which explores the history, politics and economics of housing affordability in California's capitol. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown, Calif. Lawmakers Agree To Work On Affordable Housing PlanJuly 19, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerHousing advocates are cheering a deal reached between Governor Jerry Brown and Democratic lawmakers to work on an affordable housing plan. The agreement was made the agreement during cap-and-trade negotiations. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Massive Cap-And-Trade Proposal Set For Vote On MondayJuly 14, 2017In this week’s Capitol Chat, Ben Bradford takes a look at the massive cap-and-trade proposal set for a vote on Monday by the state Legislature. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Vacation Rentals Cause Affordable Housing Rut In South Lake TahoeJune 14, 2017 | Ky PlaskonFor the first time, South Lake Tahoe has just as many vacant homes as occupied ones. That’s according to a new report commissioned by the South Lake Tahoe City Council and made public at Tuesday's council meeting. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg Launches Plan To Hire Youth, Grow BusinessesJune 7, 2017 | Chris RemingtonSacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg presents his "Thousand Strong" initiative that aims to provide youth with hands-on experience and money while cultivating a diverse workplace for area businesses. He will also address homelessness and housing. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAffordable Housing Legislation Moves ForwardJune 2, 2017 | Amy QuintonCalifornia lawmakers have approved several bills designed to address the state’s lack of affordable housing. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Rent Increases As Apartment Quality Sinks In South Sacramento ComplexMay 31, 2017 | Bob MoffittDespite poor living conditions such as black mold, leaking roofs and crime, tenants in a South Sacramento apartment complex say their landlord continues to increase rent. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New Del Paso Affordable Housing Project Takes Big StepMay 24, 2017 | Bob MoffittA plan to build 77 affordable housing units on Del Paso Boulevard was met with cheers from some and requests for more meetings from others at Tuesday's City Council meeting.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezState Leaders, Prominent Figures Come Together To Discuss California's Affordable Housing WoesMay 19, 2017State leaders met Tuesday for an affordable housing forum discussing solutions and concerns with the growing issue that is expensive rent. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAffordable Housing Bill Clears First Hurdle in California LegislatureMarch 1, 2017 | Chris NicholsAn affordable housing bill by Sen. Toni Atkins of San Diego has cleared its first committee at the state Capitol. It would create a permanent source of funding for affordable housing by adding a recording fee on certain real estate documents.
