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California's Tiny Home Boom Signals Hope In Housing Crisis Though Challenges Remain

May 8, 2025
11:12

A bill introduced in the state legislature by Sacramento Democratic Assembly member Maggy Krell aims to increase penalties for loitering to solicit minors for sex. But a provision specifically aimed at soliciting 16- and 17-year olds has divided state Democrats, and given Republicans a political opportunity to criticize their opponents. 

Reporter: Laura Fitzgerald, CapRadio


California's tiny home industry is experiencing a boom in production, which signals hope for a new era of homeownership. The boom also could face road blocks, such as soaring construction prices and local zoning challenges.


Reporter: Saul Gonzalez, The California Report

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