This episode is by Jesse Morris with some help from Jarrett Ramones, the Senior Communication Coordinator for Youth Leadership Institute.
Opening Narration by Senior Calafia Fellow Adamari Cota
Episode art by Senior Calafia Fellow Nancy Aguilar-Aquino.
Social media by Fátima Ramirez, The Senior Social Media Coordinator for Youth Leadership Institute.

Historically, a house was first and foremost a place to raise a family and where one could find solitude and safety–a place of life. The internet has made buying and selling houses more accessible and convenient, an additional way to expand an investment portfolio. The rise of short-term-rentals with websites like AirBNB, are a symptom of this movement; renting entire homes for tourists who don’t want to stay in a hotel–who want an experience. In this episode, Jesse Morris meets with members of his community to understand what challenges arise with unregulated short-term-rentals in his small town, Three Rivers, CA.

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Calafia is yli’s statewide youth policy journal that amplifies the narratives of young people on topics and issue areas important to them and their communities.

Calafia’s past issues have focused on youth criminal justice reform, educational equity, and addressing stigmas within communities of color. Check out the last fellowship's issue titled, Systems below and contact Jarrett Ramones at jramones@yli.org for a print copy.

Be on the look out for our next print issue False Promises: The Chasm Between Home and Hope coming soon.

Calafia Fellows are selected every year from each yli office to create and edit the issue’s theme and the stories presented. They are also mentored by experienced reporters, travel to statewide and national media conferences, and learn the steps to producing a printed publication.

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