California’s Affordable Housing Crisis Deepens.

California’s affordable housing crisis is worsening, with more residents struggling to find affordable places to live. High construction costs, zoning restrictions, and limited land availability are contributing factors. Despite state initiatives aimed at increasing affordable housing, progress has been slow. The shortage has led to a rise in homelessness and forced many middle-income families to relocate out of state. Policymakers are under increasing pressure to find solutions, with proposals ranging from easing zoning laws to offering more incentives for affordable housing development.