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Affordability

Your last minute voter guide to the 2026 California governor's race

Eight candidates are competing to replace Governor Gavin Newsom in California's 2026 gubernatorial race, with housing affordability emerging as a central campaign issue. The field includes former U.S.

LA Times California · May 30

Affordability

Thousands are leaving Los Angeles year after year. This is why we still have a housing crunch

Los Angeles continues to face a persistent housing affordability crisis despite losing nearly 10,000 residents last year and 62,000 across LA County. While population declines in other regions typical

LA Times California · May 29

Affordability

Thousands rally in L.A. for May Day to protest immigration sweeps, high cost of living

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Los Angeles on Friday for International Workers' Day protests, highlighting growing concerns about housing affordability that continue to impact California's rea

LA Times California · May 02

Affordability

Your guide to the California governor candidates' views on housing and homelessness

Eight candidates vying for California's governorship have outlined competing approaches to address the state's housing affordability and homelessness crises, with proposals that could significantly im

LA Times California · May 01

Affordability

L.A. voters doubt government can improve housing affordability, poll finds

Los Angeles voters remain deeply concerned about housing affordability and homelessness but have lost faith in government's ability to address these critical issues, according to a new poll from the L

LA Times California · Apr 23

Affordability

Karen Bass seeks council approval of $360-million allocation for affordable housing

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is seeking City Council approval for a $360 million allocation to fund affordable housing development and preservation across the city. The proposed funding would support

LA Times California · Apr 09

Affordability

California considering novel idea to boost factory-built housing

California lawmakers are considering an unprecedented move to address the state's housing crisis by having the government enter the construction insurance business. Assemblymember Buffy Wicks and a bi

LA Times California · Apr 03

Affordability

Anti-regulation Democrats? Top takeaways from governor's race forum in Fresno

Six candidates for California governor, including four Democrats, told Central Valley voters at a Fresno State forum that the state's business and environmental regulations have created unnecessary bu

LA Times California · Apr 02

Affordability

California considering a first of its kind idea to boost factory-built housing

California lawmakers are exploring an unprecedented approach to address the state's housing crisis by having the government enter the construction insurance business to promote factory-built housing.

CalMatters Housing · Mar 31