EdSource: First big reform of California’s education funding law awaits governor’s signature
September 16, 2020 – John Fensterwald of EdSource writes about AB 1835—a bill that would significantly reform California’s education funding law. The bill would close a loophole in [...]
KPBS: San Diego Schools With Both Academic, COVID-19 Disparities Face Reopening Dilemmas
September 4, 2020 – Joe Hong of KPBS covers concerns about school reopening plans in San Diego. Deputy Managing Attorney Angelica Jongco is quoted: “Long before this pandemic, we already [...]
MarketWatch: California eviction moratorium is ‘a real nightmare’ for renters to understand — here’s what you need to know
September 4, 2020 – Levi Sumagaysay of MarketWatch writes about the CDC’s eviction moratorum, and what it means for California renters. Managing Attorney Sam Tepperman-Gelfant is [...]
NPR: California OKs Extension Of COVID-19 Moratorium On Evictions
NPR reporter Scott Neuman on California’s extension of Covid-19 moratorium on evictions, quoting Sam Tepperman-Gelfant on concerns remaining among advocates and communities about [...]
Press Release: Housing Justice Organizations Say More Must be Done to Protect Renters During the Pandemic
For Immediate Release August 28, 2020 Contact: Duc Luu, Public Advocates Inc., dluu@publicadvocates.org, 857-373-9118 Housing Justice Organizations Say More Must be Done to Protect Renters During [...]
OC Register: Bill would extend California eviction ban through January
August 28, 2020 – Jeff Collins of the Orange County Register covers the deal announced by Governor Newsom on stopping evictions during the pandemic. Public Advocates is mentioned. Public [...]
MarketWatch: California reaches a temporary eviction-relief deal just ahead of deadline
August 26, 2020– Levi Sumgaysay of Marketwatch covers the deal announced by Governor Newsom on stopping evictions during the pandemic. Managing Attorney Sam Tepperman-Gelfant is quoted: [...]
Mercury News: Lawmakers revise proposal for tenant, landlord aid and eviction relief
August 28, 2020 – Louis Hansen of the Mercury News covers deal announced by Governor Newsom on evictions during the pandemic. Managing Attorney Sam Tepperman-Gelfant is mentioned: Sam [...]