Why is it so expensive to live in California? And what can the state do about it? Every other week, Los Angeles Times housing reporter Liam Dillon and CALmatters' data reporter Matt Levin chat about the latest developments in California housing policy and interview a key housing newsmaker. Listen to this podcast and we promise your rent will drop in half instantly. You can also subscribe to us on iTunes and Stitcher.Read more »
Why is it so expensive to live in California? And what can the state do about it? Every other week, Los Angeles Times housing reporter Liam Dillon and CALmatters' data reporter Matt Levin chat about the latest developments in California housing policy and interview a key housing newsmaker. Listen to this podcast and we promise your rent will drop in half instantly. You can also subscribe to us on iTunes and Stitcher.Read Less
Rebuilding the northern California city of Santa Rosa one year after a disastrous fire has been a traumatic, difficult and expensive endeavor. Some also view it as an opportunity to build more housing in an area that desperately needs it. First, an Avocado of the Fortnight begins with two housing reporters walking into a Sacramento bar (2:20). Then, the latest developments in Housing on the Ballot, including more bad polling for rent control (5:30). Matt and Liam catch up with John Thill, whose business and home both burned down the night of the fire. And finally an interview with Santa Rosa Mayor Chris Coursey.