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LA hearings on homelessness spending continue

The plaintiffs in the case argue the city cannot properly manage the ongoing homelessness crisis in Los Angeles and have moved for receivership.

5:59

El Segundo3 weeks ago

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City of LA lagging in state mandate for creating more housing units by 2029

The state of California mandated that the city of LA has to create more than 450,000 new units of housing by 2029.

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Los Angeles3 weeks ago

(Spectrum News/Anna Albaryan)

‘This isn't living. It's surviving’: Homeless veterans await promised housing at West LA VA

An executive order signed by President Donald Trump aims to house up to 6,000 homeless veterans on the West LA Veterans Affairs campus by 2028.

3:31

West Los Angeles4 weeks ago

A homeless encampment overlooks the California 110 highway with the Los Angeles skyline in the background on April 2, 2020. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Katy Yaroslavsky postpones resolution to expand anti-camping law

The councilwoman would expand the anti-camping law to 12 areas, including two freeway entryways.

Los Angeles1 month ago

Tampico Motel being converted into housing for low income and former foster youth.

City of Anaheim to convert motel into housing for low-income and former foster care youth

Around 50% of the homeless population across the country has spent time in foster care, according to the National Foster Youth Institute.

2:42

Anaheim1 month ago

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California bills could help renters and address affordability

In California, 44% of households rent — higher than the 35% national average — and 1 million are behind on rent, according to the Census Bureau.

3:06

Sacramento1 month ago

(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Report: Mayor's Fund led to improved housing stability for LA residents

Another key finding showed that between 68% to 85% of survey respondents who received eviction support from the program reported "positive impacts."

4:41

Los Angeles1 month ago

(Spectrum News/Joseph Pimentel)

Just 17% of state residents could afford a family home in first part of year

In LA County, a minimum yearly income of $222,000 was required to purchase an $862,570 single-family home in first-quarter 2025

Los Angeles1 month ago

A Sense of Home volunteers write positive sentiment for furniture recipients on take-home wooden heart. (Spectrum News/Vania Patino)

Building the foundation: Families impacted by LA fires get help starting over from nonprofit

A Sense of Home helps foster youth aging out of the system start their new lives, so they jumped into action soon after the fires.

2:48

Los Angeles1 month ago

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New neighborhood in SoCal pioneers wildfire-resistant design

Dixon Trail is the nation’s first wildfire prepared neighborhood certified by the Institute for Business and Home Safety.

2:36

San Diego1 month ago

(Spectrum News/Parker Collins)

New supportive housing development opens in Compton amid homelessness crisis

Spectrum News spoke with Josh Hertz, director of development at The People Concern.

3:35

El Segundo1 month ago

(Spectrum News)

Advocates surround LA City Hall in red tape as part of 'Housing Now' movement

Housing advocates surrounded Los Angeles City Hall with 1,480 feet of red ribbon Tuesday, a symbol of the bureaucratic barriers.

Los Angeles1 month ago

Housing market stalls amid Trump tariffs

Housing market stalls amid Trump tariff uncertainty

More than 50% of Americans are canceling or delaying big-ticket purchases, according to a new Redfin-Ipsos survey.

Nationwide2 months ago

(Spectrum News/Genevieve Glass)

Trump tariffs could drive up home renovation costs

California is suing to block tariffs imposed under the Trump administration, saying they threaten to destabilize key sectors of the state’s economy.

2:33

Los Angeles2 months ago

(Spectrum News/Jamie Kennedy)

California housing crisis spurs lawmakers to propose new building bills

The new bills are aimed at streamlining the permitting process.

3:12

Sacramento2 months ago

'For Sale' signs on burned lots in neighborhoods hit by LA Fires. (Spectrum News/Vania Patino)

Rebuild or relocate? Fire victims face tough decisions in the wake of destruction

Homes lost in January's LA-area fires have already begun to hit the housing market, with several already sold.

2:57

Altadena2 months ago

(Spectrum News/Nikki Kay)

LA high school student aims to alleviate homelessness with tiny home prototype

Kai Dal Bello, a senior at Loyola High School, has built a prototype with dreams of helping alleviate the crisis.

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Los Angeles2 months ago

(Spectrum News/Anna Albaryan)

Oral arguments heard in veteran housing appeals case

Ninth circuit judges listened to nearly two hours of oral arguments in the Powers v. McDonough lawsuit, which is now under appeal.

2:48

Pasadena2 months ago

(Spectrum News/Genevieve Glass)

Post-fire renters face bidding wars and stiff competition

Post-fire housing demand surges across Los Angeles as renters navigate an overheated market.

2:31

Los Angeles2 months ago

View from Phoebe Valencia's studio apartment, a building which was funded by Measure ULA. (Spectrum News/Anna Albaryan)

What Measure ULA is getting wrong, according to one study

Researchers identified some unintended consequences of "mansion tax" in a new, in-depth analysis that spanned four years.

3:49

Los Angeles2 months ago

House that Huntington Estate Properties has spent about 8 million dollars in just steel.

Tariffs on steel set to drive home prices up

President Donald Trump has imposed 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum, now covering hundreds of finished products.

3:17

Los Angeles2 months ago

Los Angeles City Hall is reflected in the water in Los Angeles on Feb. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

LA City Council establishes Right to Counsel Ordinance

According to draft language of the ordinance, tenants would have 30 days to request legal assistance after receiving an eviction notice.

Los Angeles2 months ago

(Spectrum News/Anna Albaryan)

Wildfires, tariffs further tighten LA's competitive housing market

In a recent survey, 84% of homebuyers say they're considering climate risks in their homebuying journey.

2:47

Long Beach2 months ago

Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto. (Spectrum News)

LA city attorney files $62M lawsuit against alleged price gougers

The group is accused of advertising and offering short-term rental of dozens of properties for thousands of nights without the required permits.

Los Angeles2 months ago

(Spectrum News/Zarina Khairzada)

This grant could cut the cost of seismically retrofitting older homes

California Earthquake Authority Chief Mitigation Officer Janiele Maffei estimates that 1 million eligible homes could qualify.

2:42

San Pedro2 months ago

(Spectrum News/Anna Albaryan)

Rare eviction loophole in Los Angeles closes, protecting dozens of at-risk renters

With a unanimous vote, the LA City Council moved to protect tenants who were at risk of falling into the eviction to homelessness pipeline.

2:39

Los Angeles3 months ago

April DeSimone and Marcellus Murray are using a novel approach to homeownership to preserve the house's affordability for homebuyers

Could a new approach make homeownership accessible to more Americans?

A New Jersey couple is hoping to create a model for homeownership for communities who have historically been denied opportunities

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Nationwide3 months ago

A house for sale in Orange County, California. (Spectrum News/Joseph Pimentel)

California home sales reach a 2-year high

The California Association of Realtors reported that sales of single-family homes in the state jumped 11.6% from January.

Los Angeles3 months ago

In this Monday, July 30, 2018, photo, several apartments line the streets as seen from the offices of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation in Los Angeles. The AIDS Healthcare Foundation and Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment Action are sponsoring a measure known as Proposition 10. The measure would let cities and counties regulate rental fees in buildings current state law shields from such control. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

LA Council calls for reports related to enforcement of home sharing ordinance

The council instructed staff to report on the personnel and funding needed to enforce regulations against illegal, unregistered home-sharing activity.

Los Angeles3 months ago

Homes along Pacific Coast Highway are seen burn out from the Palisades Fire, Jan. 12, 2025, in Malibu, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

California regulator mulls State Farm's request for 22% premium hike for homeowners after LA fires

The company said it needs to quickly rebuild its capital to prevent a “dire” financial situation.

Los Angeles3 months ago

(Spectrum News/Rae Williams)

LA housing authority suspends processing of applications due to federal funding uncertainty

The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles has paused the processing of 3,300 Section 8 applications.

2:44

Los Angeles3 months ago

A car at right destroyed by the Eaton Fire stands next to an intact car, Jan. 9, 2025, in Altadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

LA County supervisors back Assembly bill to defer mortgages for fire victims

Assembly Bill 238 was introduced by Assemblyman John Harabedian, D-Pasadena.

Los Angeles3 months ago

An aerial view shows the devastation by the Palisades Fire on Jan. 16, 2025 in Malibu, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

LA council sidelines eviction defense for workers impacted by wildfires

In a 12-0 vote, council members noted and filed the proposal, meaning no further action can be taken on the matter.

Los Angeles3 months ago

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LA County Supervisors approve anti-eviction resolution for fire victims

Landlords will be prohibited from imposing late fees, interest, or other charges on rental debt.

Los Angeles3 months ago

Wound Walk offering medical services for homeless people in Orange County. (Vania Patino/Spectrum News)

Blocked streets or broken systems? Anti-camping ordinances highlight the fight over homelessness laws

The number of homeless people in Orange County increased 28% from 2022 to 2024 according to their point-in-time count.

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Orange County3 months ago

(Spectrum News/Zarina Khairzada)

Prefabricated affordable housing on the way for Santa Monica

The 24 modules were fitted on a narrow lot, block-by-block over three days.

4:02

Los Angeles3 months ago

(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

How LA wildfires are making an already tough rental market even worse

Tenants who were just getting by before the fires now face a daunting search for a new home amid reports of soaring rent.

Los Angeles3 months ago

Businessman Rick Caruso participates in a forum for Los Angeles mayor on Oct. 26, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Caruso nonprofit fire-recovery group announces free prefab home program

The program is for low-income homeowners in Altadena and the Pacific Palisades who lost homes and lack the economic resources to rebuild.

Los Angeles4 months ago

(Spectrum News/Vania Patino)

LA City Council postpones vote on eviction defense proposal

The LA City Council postponed a vote on a proposal to provide eviction defense for those who were impacted economically by January's wildfires.

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Los Angeles4 months ago

(Spectrum News/Anna Albaryan)

Barger calls on property owners to aid displaced residents of Eaton Fire

Renters will be responsible for paying rent just like any other private market tenant.

Los Angeles4 months ago

A basketball is stuck in the net outside of a residence destroyed by the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

LA City Council formally bars evictions of tenants who welcomed fire survivors

In a unanimous vote, council members voted in favor of the policy, which will be in effect for one year.

Los Angeles4 months ago

(Image courtesy of Polyhaus)

Fire-resistant, sustainable home could help address housing crisis

The Polyhaus is a rapid-housing concept made of mass-timber grown in North America.

2:16

San Diego4 months ago

A lone home stands among residences levelled by the Eaton Fire in Altadena, Calif., on Jan. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

LA Council committee refines proposal aimed at assisting fire victims

The Housing and Homeless Committee advanced plans to prohibit certain evictions for victims of January's fires who lost their homes or livelihoods.

Los Angeles4 months ago

Louise Hamlin, left, and Chris Wilson, two neighbors who lost their homes in the Eaton Fire, stand for a photo with the remains of their homes in Altadena, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

LA neighbors have vastly different post-wildfire rebuilding options due to insurance crisis

As wildfires and other natural disasters become more frequent, many property owners find themselves struggling to find or afford private insurance.

Los Angeles4 months ago

(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

LA County supervisors support bill calling for rental freeze for fire victims

Supervisor Lindsey Horvath said with the county already dealing with a homelessness crisis, the issue is of utmost priority.

Los Angeles4 months ago

An aerial view shows the devastation left by the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades section of Los Angeles, Jan. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

LA City Council approves pause on evictions for extra occupants due to fires

City Councilwoman Traci Park introduced an emergency motion calling for such protections on Jan. 14, a week after the fires started on Jan. 7.

Los Angeles4 months ago

(Spectrum News/Anna Albaryan)

Landlords weary of LA city's push for renter protections after fires

The council is considering an eviction moratorium and rent hike freeze.

2:39

Los Angeles4 months ago

(AP Photo/Richard Vogel)

City Council tables tenant protection proposal for more discussion

The City Council will consider a package of tenant protections — including the possibility of enacting a one-year freeze on increasing rent.

Los Angeles4 months ago

(Spectrum News/Genevieve Glass)

LA renters face rising costs as Feb. 1 approaches

63% of Angelenos rent and nearly half spend more than 30% of their income on housing.

2:21

Los Angeles4 months ago

Palm Springs City Hall (Google Street View)

Palm Springs relaxes rental limits for housing LA wildfire evacuees

Emergency relief stays for displaced wildfire victims will be classified as "friends and family" bookings, exempt from the annual rental limits.

Palm Springs4 months ago