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California City to Repeal Homeless Housing Ban After State Sues

Norwalk will overturn a housing ban and has agreed to pay $250,000 for new affordable housing projects.
California City to Repeal Homeless Housing Ban After State Sues
California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks about the mental health crisis before signing off on two major pieces of legislation to transform the state's mental health system and address the state's worsening homelessness crisis, in Los Angeles on Oct. 12, 2023. Damian Dovarganes/AP Photo
Jill McLaughlin
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The city of Norwalk, California, has agreed to repeal a ban on homeless shelters and pay $250,000 for new affordable housing projects to settle a state lawsuit, state officials announced on Sept. 5.

The suburb of Los Angeles will also submit reports to the California Department of Housing and Community Development on the status of affordable housing projects to allow the state to monitor the city’s actions, according to the agreement.
Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.