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Will the LA Fires Make California's Housing Crunch Worse?

Will the LA Fires Make California's Housing Crunch Worse?

We'll talk about how other California communities are still dealing with homelessness and housing shortages caused by wildfire and what their recovery efforts signal for LA. And we'll hear from LA homelessness and housing advocates about the resources they'll need — in the short- and long-term.

KQED's Forum

January 29, 202555m 45s

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Show Notes

The Southern California wildfires have decimated neighborhoods and displaced tens of thousands of people in Los Angeles County. The fallout is exacerbating the state’s existing housing crisis, as displaced persons compete for a scarcity of rental units. And Trump Administration actions on federal disaster aid could complicate rebuilding efforts. We’ll talk about how other California communities are still dealing with homelessness and housing shortages caused by wildfire and what their recovery efforts signal for LA. And we’ll hear from LA homelessness and housing advocates about the resources they’ll need — in the short- and long-term.


Guests:


Marisa Kendall, homelessness reporter, CalMatters


Jennielynn Holmes, chief program officer, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa


Carter Hewgley, senior director, LA County Homeless Initiative

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