Josie Huang Correspondent
Josie Huang covers housing and changing neighborhoods for KPCC. She last reported for and co-hosted the evening news show for the Maine Public Broadcasting Network. Prior to radio, she wrote for dailies in Maine and Massachusetts. Assignments have taken her to Central America’s largest dump, a coastal Mississippi town recovering from Hurricane Katrina and the US-Canada border, which American seniors were crossing to buy cheaper prescription drugs. She grew up in Maryland and Taiwan.
Stories by Josie Huang
House-rich, cash-poor: why these older LA hosts stand with Airbnb
Older hosts are among Airbnb's most visible supporters. Many say the extra income lets them keep their homes while Airbnb critics say there are other options.
California housing bills delayed until August
While cap-and-trade legislation barreled ahead Monday, a package of bills dealing with California’s runaway housing costs has been delayed.
CA to begin anti-discrimination testing of Airbnb hosts
State regulators will soon begin auditing Airbnb hosts who have drawn discrimination complaints. The tests are part of an agreement Airbnb struck with the state.
CA affordable housing bills buoyed by cap-and-trade dealing
State Assemblyman Richard Bloom of Santa Monica expects a housing package making its way through the Legislature to include eight to 15 bills.
What to know about LA's middle-income homebuyer program
Los Angeles is expanding eligibility for its home purchase assistance program to include middle-income earners. A family of four making up to $130,200 could qualify.
Thousands of rape kits untested in California
Why does California have such a substantial backlog of unanalyzed sexual assault evidence kits compared other states? And what can legislators do about it?
What the future holds for those seeking refugee status
Somalian refugee Ali Said and his family might be the last refugees let into the U.S. We take a closer look at the process and the future of refugees.
Cyberscams bleeding millions from LA homebuyers
A cyberscheme that tricks homebuyers into wiring money offshore is costing the Los Angeles area $5 million dollars a month, according to the FBI.
No disruptions at LAX as latest travel ban rolls out
The first day of the reinstated travel ban limiting travel from six Muslim-majority countries passed without large protests or reported traveler delays.
Boyle Heights tenants face eviction for unpaid rent hikes
Tenants living near Mariachi Plaza have begun receiving eviction notices after they refused to pay rent increases as high as 80 percent.
LA rents bit more affordable in 2017, analyst says
The Los Angeles area posted an improvement in rental affordability after a decade of cost increases, according to the Legislative Analyst's Office.
A quest for vacancy data amid LA's housing crisis
City planners say they are lacking the most accurate information to inform official decisions on whether to allow condominium conversions.
LA landlords fight plan to make evictions harder
Landlords say a proposal backed by the City Council housing chair to require just cause for evictions will only add to their legal hurdles and litigation costs.
Pasadena short-term rental debate divides hosts
Some hosts who list their temporary lodging units on sites like Airbnb are generally pleased with draft regulations on short-term rentals for Pasadena while others find them draconian.
For housing affordability, LA is among country's worst
Just a quarter of households in Los Angeles make enough money to afford a median-priced home, according to a new study from Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies.
