Marisa Kendall

Joining the conversation are Marisa Kendall, a homelessness reporter for CalMatters, and Carter Hewgley, Senior Director of LA County Homeless Initiative. They discuss how the recent Southern California wildfires have left tens of thousands displaced, worsening the existing housing crisis. Insightful accounts reveal the struggles of those without insurance amid rising rents and scarce rental units. The guests emphasize the urgent need for coordinated recovery efforts and resources to address the escalating homelessness and housing instability in California.