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Manuela Tobias

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Manuela is our former Housing Reporter whose stories focused on the political dynamics and economic and racial inequities that contribute to the housing crisis in California and its potential solutions. Manuela previously covered income inequality and survival at The Fresno Bee for the California Divide. She is a former staff writer for PolitiFact and has interned at Politico Magazine, New York Magazine and The New Yorker. Originally from Buenos Aires, she has lived in Latin America, Europe and across the United States. She has a B.A. in comparative literature from Georgetown University.

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Housing
How much do California housing goals really mean?
In the latest episode of “Gimme Shelter: The California Housing Crisis Podcast,” CalMatters’ Manuela Tobias and the Los Angeles Times’ Liam Dillon explain why the state’s housing planning process has been ineffective and what the new penalties mean.
By • March 21, 2022
Tenants and housing rights activists protest for a halting of rent payments and mortgage debt, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Los Angeles on October 1, 2020. Photo be Lucy Nicholson, REUTERS
CalMatters en Español
¿Cuánto tiempo les toma a los californianos recibir la ayuda para pago de alquiler?
En resumen Un nuevo estudio dice que California ha podido enviar alivio de alquiler a solo el 16% de los solicitantes, que han estado esperando por meses. El estado cuestiona el análisis, pero según sus cifras, solo el 41% de los solicitantes han sido acreedores del alivio financiero. Read this article in English.    Según un nuevo análisis […]
By • March 3, 2022
An aerial view of the 400 Catalina apartment building (center) and the historic condominium at 416 Catalina Street (in front), which is the site of a potential eviction under the Ellis Act, in the Koreatown neighborhood of Los Angeles. Photo by Bing Guan for CalMatters
CalMatters en Español
¿Por qué un proyecto de ley para protección de inquilinos está fallando nuevamente en la Legislatura de California?
En resumen Una amplia coalición respalda un proyecto de ley de protección de inquilinos en la Legislatura de California, pero los intereses comerciales y de bienes raíces están ganando hasta ahora. La propuesta requeriría que los propietarios mantengan las unidades durante al menos cinco años antes de usar una ley estatal para desalojar a los […]
By • February 9, 2022
An aerial view of the 400 Catalina apartment building (center) and the historic condominium at 416 Catalina Street (in front), which is the site of a potential eviction under the Ellis Act, in the Koreatown neighborhood of Los Angeles. Photo by Bing Guan for CalMatters
Politics
Why is a tenant protection bill failing in the California Legislature, again?
A broad coalition is backing a tenant protection bill in the California Legislature, but business and real estate interests are winning so far. 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.
By • February 9, 2022

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Manuela is our former Housing Reporter whose stories focused on the political dynamics and economic and racial inequities that contribute to the housing crisis in California and its potential solutions. Manuela previously covered income inequality and survival at The Fresno Bee for the California Divide. She is a former staff writer for PolitiFact and has interned at Politico Magazine, New York Magazine and The New Yorker. Originally from Buenos Aires, she has lived in Latin America, Europe and across the United States. She has a B.A. in comparative literature from Georgetown University.
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