Early Voting Opens at 123 Los Angeles County Centers Amid Housing Measures and Metro D Line Closures

Early voting begins Saturday at 123 vote centers across Los Angeles County, NBC Los Angeles reported. The opening of the county vote centers coincides with federal court action on election operations and major spending in state ballot campaigns. According to NPR, a federal judge has restricted DHS field operations looking for noncitizen voters. In separate coverage, the Los Angeles Times reported that tech billionaires are vastly outspending wealth tax supporters, characterizing the spending gap as "A butter knife against a nuclear arsenal."

Housing measures and permitting processes are also drawing scrutiny across California. The Los Angeles Times reported that Prop. 37 offers $25 billion to homebuyers to help with a down payment, while noting that the proposal includes a catch. In higher education, The Center Square reported that California pays billions for affordable student housing. Obtaining approval to build also involves navigating state and local rules: inewsource reported on how people seeking a housing permit in California can work with someone who helps for a fee.

Long-term residents and housing researchers continue to confront the LA County housing crisis. NBC Los Angeles reported on a family facing eviction after 30 years. Addressing housing stability from a policy perspective, the Terner Center published an analysis on preserving NOAH as an anti-displacement strategy.

On the transit network, riders face station closures even as rail construction advances elsewhere. Yahoo reported that 3 L.A. Metro D Line stations are set to temporarily close just months after opening. Meanwhile, Railway Supply reported that the Van Nuys Boulevard light rail broke ground with a $4 billion budget.