California Gets Largest Share Of HUD Affordable Housing DollarsMay 4, 2016 | Steve MilneThe U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced today it's allocating $174 million to help states produce affordable housing. California will get the bulk of that amount - $10 million. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Lawmakers Eye $1.3 Billion For Affordable HousingApril 25, 2016(AP) - Democratic lawmakers are calling for California to spend $1.3 billion next year to help workers afford housing and to shelter homeless people.
Outgoing Calif. Speaker Discusses Accomplishments, Regrets, And VetoesMarch 4, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins will step down on Monday from the chamber's top job. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
High California Housing Costs Trigger Many To Move Out Of StateMarch 3, 2016California's economy is doing pretty well these days by traditional measures. Job growth is up and more people are starting new businesses. But according new reports, high housing costs prevent many people from enjoying the growth. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez"No Direction Home" Affordable Housing InvestigationFebruary 25, 2016Journalist and author Sasha Abramsky talks to us about his four-part narrative portrait on stories of people living in a state of permanent crisis because of the lack affordable housing. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFirst Zero-Net Affordable Apartments Open In WoodlandJune 29, 2015 | Amy QuintonThe city of Woodland is opening its doors to the first zero-net energy, low-income apartments in the nation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCities Win Affordable Housing Development CaseJune 15, 2015 | Katie OrrA court ruling Monday gives cities and counties broad authority to require affordable housing within new home developments. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleArtist Lofts A Downtown ExperimentApril 9, 2015 | Steve MilneA ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held this afternoon for the grand opening of a grand experiment in Sacramento - the first affordable housing development for local musicians, painters, dancers and other artists. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Affordable Housing Could Affect Larger MarketMarch 30, 2015 | Katie OrrSome elected Democrats in California are pushing for the creation of a new revenue stream to pay for affordable housing projects in the state. And how those projects get built may affect the broader housing market. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLack Of Coastal Housing Driving All Prices UpMarch 17, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia has fallen dramatically behind the amount of housing it needs to keep up with supply. But a new report out today says building more won't be easy. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
