More than 100 California cities have adopted "crime-free" housing policies that make it difficult for renters with a criminal record to maintain stable housing. On this episode of Gimme Shelter, Matt and Liam discuss the disproportionate impact these policies have on Black and brown Californians. First, a few major podcast announcements. Then an Avocado of the Fortnight checks in with Project Homekey, Gov. Newsom's homeless housing shopping spree (6:50). Finally, a conversation about crime-free housing (17:00), followed by an interview with Terrance Stewart, who has struggled to find housing for his family in Riverside after a drug conviction (32:00).

"Crime-free" housing and Project Homekey, with Terrance Stewart

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 housing reporter Manuela Tobias chat about the latest developments in California housing policy and interview key newsmakers and other reporters. You can also subscribe to us on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify and anywhere else you get your pods. 

Gimme Shelter is supported by The James Irvine Foundation, committed to a California where all low-income workers have the power to advance economically.

"Crime-free" housing and Project Homekey, with Terrance Stewart

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