Nigel Duara

Housing

Where are tenants falling through the cracks of California eviction ban?

California has one of the nation’s longest-running eviction bans, but an exclusive CalMatters analysis finds that local decisions carved a divide for tenants. Landlords and sheriffs are evicting renters at higher rates in the Central Valley, while some Bay Area counties added protections for tenants.

By Manuela Tobias, Nigel Duara and John Osborn D'Agostino • July 1, 2021

California Divide

Legislature looks to halt child support debt collections — only for some

Lawmakers propose to stop collecting child support debt owed to the government in cases where a parent’s only source of income comes from certain cash assistance programs. But advocates had asked the Legislature to go farther by forgiving old, uncollectible debt and to stop imposing a 10% interest.

By Nigel Duara and Kate Cimini • June 25, 2021

California Divide

Los Angeles, Sacramento announce reparations coalition on Juneteenth

Mayors, including Los Angeles and Sacramento, form reparations and equity coalition on new federal holiday to push for national reparations. LA Mayor Eric Garcetti also announces the formation of an advisory committee, paving the way for a local reparations pilot project.

By Nigel Duara • June 18, 2021

California Divide

Is California still facing an eviction tsunami when the moratorium ends?

CalMatters conducted a Q&A with housing researcher Carolina Reid, who has been tracking vulnerable renters throughout the pandemic. She says the state could help renters facing eviction — if enough money gets to them in time.

By Nigel Duara • June 16, 2021

CalMatters en Español

¿California sigue enfrentando un tsunami de desalojos cuando finalice la moratoria?

CalMatters realizó una sesión de preguntas y respuestas con la investigadora de vivienda Carolina Reid, quien ha estado rastreando a los inquilinos vulnerables durante la pandemia. Ella dice que el estado podría ayudar a los inquilinos que enfrentan el desalojo, si les llega suficiente dinero a tiempo.

By Nigel Duara • June 16, 2021

Politics

Podcast: Basic income project goes statewide

Former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs said his pilot program to provide $500 each month to low-income residents shows enough promise to expand to other cities.

By Nigel Duara • June 9, 2021

California Divide

California to simplify rent relief application

A small survey of rent relief providers finds that applicants face language, documentation and digital barriers, but the state has fixes on the way.

By Nigel Duara • May 26, 2021

CalMatters en Español

California simplificará la solicitud de alivio del alquiler

Una pequeña encuesta de proveedores de ayuda para el alquiler revela que los solicitantes enfrentan barreras de idioma, documentación y digitales, pero el estado tiene soluciones en camino.

By Nigel Duara • May 26, 2021

Politics

Podcast: Alex Padilla says time is right for immigration bill

U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla tells the “California State of Mind” podcast Democratic majorities in Congress mean “the timing is right” to provide undocumented migrants a path to citizenship.

By Nigel Duara • May 24, 2021

California Divide

Can LA’s lottery fairly distribute rent relief?

Los Angeles and cities across California are using lotteries to distribute emergency rental assistance. While some tenants fret over fairness, experts say it may be the most equitable way to distribute emergency assistance as Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes doubling state aid.

By Nigel Duara • May 19, 2021

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