California Faces a Looming Eviction Crisis as Coronavirus Pandemic Continues

Published: Aug. 4, 2020, 10:30 a.m.

b'Renters across California could be in danger of losing their homes in the coming weeks. Eviction moratoriums that have helped millions of renters are close to expiring even as the coronavirus pandemic is keeping many unemployed. State lawmakers are weighing proposals to prevent a mass wave of evictions, but face a budget deficit and other constraints.\\xa0 Meanwhile, relief from the federal government appears unlikely. We discuss the state\\u2019s looming eviction crisis.'