Bonta opposes Fed rule that would evict mixed-status immigrant families from public housing
California Attorney General Rob Bonta co-led a coalition of 22 attorneys general yesterday in submitting a formal comment letter opposing a proposed U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development rule that would ban mixed-status immigrant families — households that include at least one eligible member and one ineligible member due to immigration status — from public housing and federal rental assistance programs, including Section 8.
The proposed rule represents a significant shift from current federal policy, which allows mixed-eligibility families to live in subsidized housing with a reduced subsidy that excludes ineligible members.
Under the new proposal, an entire household would face eviction if any single member is found ineligible due to immigration status — including households where U.S. citizen children or elderly members are fully eligible for assistance.
“As families struggle to make ends meet in President Trump’s economy, we should be expanding housing stability — not stripping it away,” Bonta said. “This proposal would hit California the hardest, putting tens of thousands at risk of eviction and destabilizing our economy. It is not just a terrible rule — it is fundamentally wrong and unlawful.”
By HUD’s own analysis, the rule would require more than one million Californians receiving federal housing assistance to newly verify eligibility, affecting approximately 7,000 mixed-status households in the state.
The coalition argues the rule violates the Administrative Procedure Act and the Paperwork Reduction Act. Bonta warned that if the Trump administration does not withdraw the proposal, his office is prepared to take legal action.
Bass unveils film production parking pilot, tours new Hollywood studio site
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass joined Councilmember Adrin Nazarian (D–North Hollywood, Sun Valley, Toluca Lake, Valley Glen, Valley Village, and the east San Fernando Valley) and entertainment industry leaders yesterday announced a new pilot program offering a 20% parking discount at more than 100 LADOT-managed parking lots citywide — targeting one of the most persistent friction points for film and television productions operating in Los Angeles.
The discount, stemming from Bass’s Executive Directive 11, is designed to reduce costs for productions of all sizes that rely on LADOT lots to park equipment trucks, star wagons, and trailers. The City’s Transportation Commission is expected to approve the pilot at its May 14 meeting. The discount would apply to productions using a lot for up to one week per location.
“While past City leaders turned their backs on the entertainment industry, my administration is changing course by making the success of our local film productions a priority,” Bass said. “I will never let anyone take away our place as the entertainment capital of the world.”
“In the last year I’ve pushed seven motions through the City Council to streamline regulations and revitalize filming in L.A.,” Nazarian said. “I’ve got eight more in committee right now, including the L.A. Creator Pass Program that waives City fees for the missing middle of independent film production. People tell me the Hollywood dream factory is dying. I say ‘Not on my watch!'”
Bass also toured the construction site of Echelon Studios Hollywood, a new 600,000-square-foot full-service studio lot in Hollywood with soundstages, production offices, and views of the Hollywood Hills. Permits for the project were expedited through the city’s concierge-level permitting service. The studio is expected to open by year’s end.
Harabedian and Zbur wildfire insurance moratorium bill clears Assembly committee
Assemblymember John Harabedian (D-Pasadena, Altadena, and communities of the eastern San Gabriel Valley foothills) announced yesterday that AB 2038, his bill extending insurance cancellation protections for wildfire survivors, has passed the Assembly Insurance Committee and advances to the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
The bill stems directly from the January 2025 Eaton and Palisades fires, which devastated Altadena and broad swaths of LA County. Under existing law, insurers must renew residential policies for one year after a natural disaster if the home is in a disaster zone, and two years if the home was destroyed.
AB 2038 would extend those timelines to 2 years for homes in fire-perimeter zip codes and 3 years for homes declared a total loss — reflecting the far slower pace of wildfire recovery compared to other disasters.
“Navigating recovery after a wildfire has not been a straight path,” Harabedian said. “Granting more time to homeowners so they can focus on recovery without the burden of insurance coverage remains crucial to reducing displacement and providing stability to our communities.”
Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur (D-Hollywood, West Hollywood, Silver Lake, and the Eastside) is the joint author of the bill.
“I applaud Assemblymember Harabedian’s leadership in protecting homeowners at risk of losing their insurance,” Zbur said. “I am proud to be a joint author of AB 2038 and to stand with communities across California who know all too well the devastating impact wildfires can have on families, homes, and peace of mind.”
Celeste Rodriguez introduces resolution recognizing Home Visiting Week in California
Assemblywoman Celeste Rodriguez (D-San Fernando, Arleta, Pacoima, Sylmar, North Hollywood, and communities of the northeast San Fernando Valley) introduced a resolution this week designating April 20 as the start of Home Visiting Week in California.
The resolution recognizes programs that send trained professionals — nurses, community health workers, and parent coaches — into homes to support new families during the critical early months of a child’s life.
“Home visiting connects families with critical support during the most important time in a child’s life,” Rodriguez said. “I’m proud to recognize Home Visiting Week and the role these programs play in helping children and parents thrive.”
Home visiting programs support breastfeeding and postpartum health, connect families to pediatric care and social services, support parents’ physical and mental health, and help families access food assistance and early learning programs.
