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Some residents have already received lease termination letters. Twenty-six-year-old mother Jocelyn Lopez braces to receive hers. Ever since the flood, she waits for unseen disasters.
Following last week’s storm, some families in National City are unable to return to their rented homes. Then, some environmental groups have been locked in a nine month long legal battle with the state over new solar rules. They’re now taking their claim to California’s Supreme Court. Finally, a state program will be doling out $250 million to first time homebuyers this spring.
City leaders are proposing new rights for San Diego renters and making it harder for landlords to evict. Then, the federal government is providing funding for programs and nonprofits to tackle housing insecurity and homelessness. Plus, the California Wolf Center in Julian is helping the Mexican Gray Wolf population rebound.
The city of San Diego’s no-fault eviction moratorium goes into effect Sunday.
The temporary ban will last until the local pandemic state of emergency is lifted or Sept. 30.