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Super-surge pricing, 2020 politics, Newsom’s second thoughts, and a public servant calls it a career

by Dan Morain August 30, 2019August 30, 2019

Gig companies threaten to take worker fight to voters. Democratic lawmakers eye 2020 ballot measures. Newsom rethinks air district board appointment.

Kaye, who asked that we not use her last name, continues to receive a monthly rental subsidy from the City of Santa Monica as part of a pilot program to help seniors stay in their homes. Photo by Amita Sharma

California looks to Santa Monica as it ramps up rent subsidies for seniors

by Amita Sharma, KPBS August 27, 2019August 27, 2019

Kaye, who asked that we not use her last name, receives a monthly rental subsidy from the City of Santa Monica as part of a pilot program to help seniors stay in their homes, July 11, 2018.

Santa Monica offers cash to seniors to help with rent

by Amita Sharma, KPBS September 12, 2018June 23, 2020