David Wagner is a Housing Reporter at KPCC and LAist. He covers critical issues related to housing in Southern California, focusing on the challenges of rising rents, homelessness, and the intricacies of housing rights and market trends. David's work has been featured in notable publications such as The Times, NPR, and Marketplace by APM.
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City says more staff needed to target scofflaws Topline:
By: David Wagner
The city estimates 7,500 homes are being illegally rented through online booking platforms. Here’s how they plan to crack down before the Olympics.
By: David Wagner
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City Council leaves single-family zones untouched
Furry friends are not always welcome in L.A. apartments. Some elected leaders now want to overturn pet bans — but landlords say they exist for good reasons.
County weighs new protections for furry friends
Judge: LA illegally blocked low-income apartments Topline:
Judge rules L.A. illegally tried to change the rules for a program to streamline affordable housing in neighborhoods with single-family homes.
By: David Wagner
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Delayed council vote means higher rents for many Topline: In a season of gift-giving, many Los Angeles residents are unwrapping a less pleasant surprise — rent increases of up to 6%.
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