Ridgecrest Housing Crisis Update | Bakersfield News

Ridgecrest’s housing crisis just got a legal deadline: the state sued them for being three years late on updating their mandatory housing plan, one of five California cities falling behind. Residents are feeling the pinch—sky-high costs, scarce affordable options, and aging homes in dire need of repair. Now, the city’s rolling out a new proposal aiming to build over 1,400 units between 2023 and 2031, with a strong focus on low- and very low-income residents, plus support for moderate and higher earners. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ee5974704a3b4070