SAJE

08/27/2026

For decades, the California Apartment Association (CAA) has fought tooth and nail against tenants and tenant protections across the state. Now, one local CAA leader wants oversight of 200,000 low-income renters across the city: https://bit.ly/4y0DrP6

08/26/2026

Extreme indoor heat isn’t just uncomfortable, it’s dangerous. ☀️🔥 Here are some things you can do to stay safe during extreme heat days this summer and beyond: https://bit.ly/4hto8tc

08/20/2026

Good news for small businesses in unincorporated L.A. county: this week, Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell (SD2) announced she will be introducing a motion to strengthen commercial tenant protections! https://bit.ly/4gpbdGG

08/18/2026

"When we think about extreme heat, we often picture people outside in the sun. But the reality is that for many people, the greatest danger is actually indoors." (via Dissent Magazine)

Few public health interventions have been as effective at protecting people from extreme heat as air conditioning. Yet the growing need for it is evidence of how badly the world has failed to decarbonize.

08/17/2026

Tonight (Mon, Aug 17) at 6:30 pm! Join SAJE and Abundant Housing for an interactive, informative community webinar breaking down the latest housing laws in Los Angeles and across California:

Significant new tenant protections and local rent limits went into effect across Los Angeles and California on July 1. Do you know how these changes impact your lease, your rent, and your rights as a tenant? Join Abundant Housing LA (AHLA) and SAJE for an interactive, informative community webinar b...

08/17/2026

While the Lineage fire might seem like an isolated disaster, Boyle Heights didn’t just become an industrial center overnight. And more review is needed before any plans are approved that could further imperil residents: https://bit.ly/4x7UdMg

08/14/2026

“Often, when you’re an elder, the apartment you are renting is the most affordable, right? If you get evicted or … displaced, you’re not going to find an affordable home anymore. That’s the reality,” noted SAJE's former Deputy Director of Organizing and Advocacy Pablo Estupinan (via Shelterforce & In These Times):

Elders are turning personal housing struggles into collective action, and challenging assumptions about who leads housing justice movements.

08/14/2026

This week, L.A. City Council approved the Enhanced City Resources Master Agreement between L.A. City and LA28. But even with additional safeguards in place, it’s possible that the zero-cost event we were promised will end up being anything but: https://bit.ly/4xbvqqo

08/13/2026

"'LA28 has no incentive to keep the city from being forced into bankruptcy,' said Chris Tyler, spokesperson for Strategic Actions for a Just Economy, a nonprofit that advocates for low-income communities in L.A." (via Los Angeles Times)

The City Council, on a 10-4 vote, signed off on an agreement aimed at ensuring the city is reimbursed for services provided during the Games.

08/13/2026

*New* on the SAJE Blog: SAJE Escuelita Explores Impact of FIFA World Cup on L.A. ⚽️🔥 https://bit.ly/45UfoFw