Prop. 33, California's rent control measure, is likely to fail for third time despite housing crisis

The issues surrounding Proposition 33 reflect a prolonged struggle between the need for affordable housing and the existing state regulations that significantly restrict local governments' authority to enact rent control measures.

While Prop. 33 aimed to address California's housing crisis by repealing the Costa-Hawkins law, it faced significant opposition from various groups concerned about its implications for small business and rental housing stability.

Read at Sacramento Bee