Jakob Lazzaro

Housing

Could vacancy fines ease California’s housing crisis? Vancouver tries it, with mixed results

Even if California cities fine companies that own vacant housing, it's not clear how many homes would open up or how many people might be helped.

By Jakob Lazzaro • March 13, 2020

Housing

Podcast: ‘The Governator’ on housing, homelessness and Gold’s Gym

On this episode. former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger discusses how he'd terminate California's housing shortage. His first step? Legally make building homes easier.

By Jakob Lazzaro • March 2, 2020

Climate Change

Could free transit for kids help California beat climate change?

The Legislature is considering giving everyone age 18 and under free rides on public transportation. But will that really create a generation of lifetime riders?

By Jakob Lazzaro • February 24, 2020

Housing

Podcast: Housing crisis? Presidential candidates have a plan for that

Which presidential candidate's housing plan will do the most for you, California voter? On this episode of "Gimme Shelter," CalMatters' Matt Levin and The Los Angeles Times' Liam Dillon break down the housing proposals of the major remaining presidential candidates.

By Jakob Lazzaro • February 18, 2020

Housing

Podcast: How activist homeless moms scored an Oakland win — and what’s next

A group of homeless and housing insecure mothers made national headlines after occupying a vacant home in West Oakland. Podcast hosts CalMatters’ Matt Levin and The Los Angeles Times’ Liam Dillon discuss why Moms 4 Housing was so successful and ask them where they go from here.

By Jakob Lazzaro and Matt Levin • January 28, 2020

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