Ballot measure that would outlaw homeless encampments, force Sacramento to build shelters headed to voters April 6, 2022 | Chris Nichols Proponents 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 records March 14, 2022 Experts 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 Government How long are Californians waiting for rent relief? March 5, 2022 A 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 Government U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla wants to take California’s Project Homekey national February 25, 2022 | Nicole Nixon The 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 property February 22, 2022 | Chris Nichols The 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 Government Why is a tenant protection bill failing in the California Legislature, again? February 13, 2022 The 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 Nichols City 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 housing January 21, 2022 | Chris Nichols Councilmember 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 Nichols A 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 Nichols The city-sanctioned Safe Ground camp would be the first in Sacramento to open on private property. It would close after three months.
Mayors Darrell Steinberg And Michael Tubbs On Addressing HomelessnessJanuary 14, 2020In Gov. Newsom’s new budget there’s a major push to fund initiatives to address the state’s homelessness crisis. Cities and counties will be required to partner with the state in this effort. Two mayors discuss what they hope to do. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Wave Of New Housing Laws Set To Take Effect This YearJanuary 8, 2020New state laws are set to take effect, all related to some aspect of housing: from prohibiting landlords rejecting tenants who use vouchers, to easing construction of granny flats, to the building of high density housing near jobs and transit. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Explores Tiny Homes As A Partial Solution to HomelessnessOctober 30, 2019In an appearance on Insight last week, Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg unveiled a proposal for a future campus of tiny homes to begin to address housing the City’s burgeoning homeless population. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Lawmakers Tackle Housing Issues Impacting RentersJune 10, 2019CALmatters Data and Housing Reporter Matt Levin looks at how renters fared in the current legislative session: what bills were discussed, which ones died and what survived. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Dream: The Cost Of Living In CaliforniaMay 8, 2018Why does it cost so much to live in California? CALmatters data reporter Matt Levin explains why housing costs are so high. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
