A pall of smoke choked the horizon as flames devoured through Southern California's parched landscape. The once vibrant forests now resembled a desolate, blackened wasteland. Driven by ferocious winds and exacerbated by prolonged drought, these wildfires have become a terrifyingly commonplace occurrence. Thousands of acres of land have been reduced

Ensuring just access to housing is a core principle of an equitable society. Sadly, discrimination in rental housing remains a persistent problem that harms individuals and neighborhoods. Unequal practices, often based on factors such as race, religion, ethnicity, gender, or disability, create hindrances to decent housing for numerous people. Addre