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State Senate To Vote On Affordable Housing Bill

State Senate To Vote On Affordable Housing Bill

KQED's The California Report

August 12, 202216m 32s

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Show Notes

One of the most closely watched housing bills has cleared a key legislative hurdle and is now headed to the state senate for a vote. Supporters say it could help developers build millions of housing units across the state.

Reporter: Adhiti Bandlamudi, KQED


Roses are red, violets are blue. Most flowers smell nice, but not all of them do. And that’s especially true for a rare tropical flower at the UC Santa Cruz arboretum. 

Reporter: Jerimiah Oetting, KAZU


Pepper spray was supposed to be phased out of L.A. County’s juvenile halls nearly two years ago. But probation department staff are still using the spray.

Reporter: Emily Elena Dugdale, KPCC 


A former Los Angeles County assistant sheriff is suing Sheriff Alex Villanueva for alleged retaliation, and is seeking at least $3 million in damages. She was among the whistleblowers who accused Villanueva of trying to cover up an incident where a deputy knelt on an inmate's head. 

Reporter: Megan Jamerson, KCRW

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