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Today’s introduction comes from Conor Dougherty, an economics reporter in the Bay Area.

The wildfires that have swept through California have led to numerous complaints about landlords drastically raising prices or evicting tenants to capitalize on rising demand. This has prompted Gov. Jerry Brown to impose a six-month ban on rent increases in excess of 10 percent, while Attorney General Xavier Becerra has warned against all forms of price gouging.

Santa Rosa, whose Coffey Park neighborhood was devastated by the fires, may go even further. The city is considering a temporary “just cause” eviction ordinance that would allow evictions only when tenants have broken their lease, failed to pay rent or damaged their home or apartment.

“It can’t be just so somebody can turn it around and rent it for more money,” said Chris Coursey, Santa Rosa’s mayor, who supports the proposed measure.