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California’s Duplex Law Isn’t Working. Now What?

Tue, 01/24/2023 - 06:17 By Brittany M.

A new UC Berkeley report shows SB 9 has failed to spur multi-family housing construction across the state. Frustrated with the slow pace of building, housing advocates could pursue additional legislation that wrestles more local control away from cities. 

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How Santa Monica Almost Lost Its Zoning Authority

Thu, 10/20/2022 - 06:37 By Brittany M.

San Francisco is still at risk. 

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Torrance Votes to Leave League of California Cities

Tue, 10/18/2022 - 04:29 By Brittany M.

The City of Torrance is ending its 101-year membership with the League of California Cities, saying the organization has failed in its mission to advocate for local control of land-use and zoning issues.

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State's Housing Strike Force Goes After More Cities

Mon, 03/28/2022 - 17:12 By Brittany M.
They’re trying to put the fear of God into local governments.
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League of Cities CEO Calls for More State Funding to Increase Housing Production

Tue, 03/01/2022 - 06:26 By Brittany M.
Cities are already stepping up on housing. Now it’s the state’s turn.
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California Says Goodbye to Single-Family Zoning

Tue, 09/21/2021 - 09:28 By Brittany M.
Two days after his titanic victory in the September 14 recall election, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed historic legislation that essentially eliminates single-family zoning across the state of California.
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Clovis ordered to plan for 4,425 affordable housing units

Tue, 05/18/2021 - 07:35 By Brittany M.
A win for affordable housing activists.
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Newport and Huntington Beach Appeal RHNA Numbers

Thu, 10/29/2020 - 04:59 By Brittany M.

Huntington Beach city leaders voted Monday night to appeal mandated numbers for new housing in the city.

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Scott Wiener Introduces SB 50 2.0

Wed, 01/08/2020 - 19:35 By Brittany M.

One of the most contentious bills of the last session is back, albeit with some changes.

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What Cities Should Know About Opportunity Zones

Tue, 11/19/2019 - 04:00 By Brittany M.

In 2017, the United States Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the most consequential piece of tax legislation in 30 years.

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Santa Ana Considers Allowing Noncitizens to Vote
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
The Rancho Cordova City Council will take a major step next week toward finalizing a district-based…
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Thursday, August 24, 2023
A city error that almost disqualified the only two candidates from Oakland Unified’s District 5…
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Comings & Goings

Santa Barbara County Sees More City Manager Retirements
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
At least two administrators from the Santa Barbara County area will vacate their positions this…
Laguna Beach Hires Interim City Manager
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Retired Irvine city manager Sean Joyce will take over as the interim city manager of Laguna Beach…
Manteca Hires New Director of Finance
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
The City of Manteca has hired a new finance director. Shay Narayan, who currently serves as budget…
City Manager Shohreh Dupuis Parts Ways With Laguna Beach
Monday, August 28, 2023
The City of Laguna Beach has announced a “mutually-agreed upon” separation with Shohreh Dupuis, who…
Benicia Taps Next City Manager
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Benicia’s city council has promoted its interim city manager to the permanent role.  Mario…
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