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Housing and Land Use

Rent Control Redux: CA Voters Will Weigh in on Costa-Hawkins Act Next Year

08/01/2023 - 6:49 AM By Brittany M.

California voters will get another chance to repeal the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act next year.

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Five More Communities Designated ‘Prohousing’ by State

07/27/2023 - 6:19 AM By Brittany M.

Long Beach, Moreno Valley, Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, and the Town of Windsor have been added to a list of 27 “prohousing communities” designated by the State of California.

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San Diego Rent Prices Now Exceed San Francisco’s

07/13/2023 - 5:12 AM By Brittany M.

That’s a significant change from March 2020 when rents in San Francisco were 29% higher than San Diego.

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Rents Are Falling. One California City Bucks the Trend.

07/11/2023 - 3:43 AM By Brittany M.

"San Jose, CA (1.0%) was the only large western metro seeing rent growth, but the growth rate was only one twentieth of what it was a year ago (19.3%)," the report said.

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Homelessness Forced a Councilmember Out of Her District. Should She Keep Her Seat?

06/27/2023 - 4:49 AM By Brittany M.

California’s affordable housing crisis has forced countless residents out of their homes and neighborhoods. As an unfolding drama in Ojai reminds us, elected officials are not immune.

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How Wealthy Cities Use ADUs to Bypass Housing Quotas

06/20/2023 - 11:32 AM By Brittany M.

In some affluent San Mateo County cities, up to 80% of state-mandated affordable housing now consists of granny flats. 

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San Diego Leaders Point Fingers as County Data Reveal a 22% Rise in Homelessness

06/13/2023 - 4:27 AM By Brittany M.

The crisis is putting pressure on city and county leaders.

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State Rejects Orange’s Housing Element

05/02/2023 - 9:22 AM By Brittany M.

Is another housing fight brewing in Orange County? 

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California Expands Its Lawsuit Against Huntington Beach

04/13/2023 - 8:08 AM By Brittany M.

On Monday, California expanded its lawsuit against Huntington Beach to include the city’s failure to adopt a state-mandated housing element.

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City of Davis Now Under ‘Builder’s Remedy’

04/13/2023 - 7:59 AM By Brittany M.

Davis officials have lost the ability the deny a number of development projects that would violate the city’s zoning rules.

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Campaigns & Elections

This Town Could Become California's Newest City
Thursday, November 16, 2023
The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors has approved a March 2024 ballot initiative that would…
Santa Ana Recall Effort Moves Forward Despite Legal Concerns
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
A recall effort against Santa Ana City Councilmember Jessie Lopez will move forward following a…
Which LA City Council Candidate Has Raised More Than $500,000?
Thursday, October 26, 2023
The March 5 primary election is just around the corner and the candidates for the Los Angeles City…
Despite Controversy, Kevin de León’s Campaign is Awash in Cash
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Embattled Los Angeles City Councilmember Kevin de León has raised $117,285 for his re-election…
Newsom Offers a Mixed Bag for Redistricting Reform Bills
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have required cities and counties with more than 300…

Comings & Goings

Colfax Selects New City Manager
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Live Oak Public Works Director Ronald Walker has been chosen as the next city manager of Colfax in…
Can Holly Joshi Cut Violent Crime in Oakland?
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Oakland has appointed Dr. Holly Joshi to lead the city’s Department of Violence Prevention (DVP).…
Another Huntington Beach City Manager Resigns
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Turnover-plagued Huntington Beach has lost another executive. City Manager Al Zelinka announced his…
Novato City Manager Resigns
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Adam McGill, the top administrator for Novato in Marin County, has announced his resignation.…
South Lake Tahoe's Housing Manager Gets a Promotion
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Former South Lake Tahoe housing manager Zachary Thomas has been promoted as the city’s director of…
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