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SF politics
fromStreetsblog California
1 day ago

Bill to Exempt L.A. from Housing Density Near-Transit Bill Heads to the Senate Housing Committee Tomorrow - Streetsblog California

Senate Bill 1361 aims to exempt L.A. Metro from state density mandates near transit stops, amid local opposition to previous legislation.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
6 hours ago

Coalition led by Miguel Santana recommends mansion tax tune-up

Miguel Santana leads a coalition to amend Measure ULA, aiming to improve the mansion tax while opposing a statewide tax-limiting initiative.
#california
fromKqed
15 hours ago
Environment

California Is Transitioning From Fossil Fuels to Electric Power. It's Going to Get Messy | KQED

California
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 hours ago

CA inflation relief cards expire April 30. Here's how to fix problems, see if you have money coming

California Middle Class Tax Refund debit cards expire April 30, with $600 million remaining unused on five million cards.
Environment
fromKqed
15 hours ago

California Is Transitioning From Fossil Fuels to Electric Power. It's Going to Get Messy | KQED

California faces high electricity costs but is making significant progress in transitioning to renewable energy sources.
California
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Experts rebuff claim that California plans retirement account tax

California has not attempted to broadly tax retirement accounts, despite urgent warnings suggesting otherwise.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

California public school enrollment drops by 75K students; 7x greater than expected

California public schools face a significant enrollment decline of nearly 75,000 students, far exceeding initial projections.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

What to plant (and what to remove) in California's new 'Zone Zero' fire-safety proposal

California proposed new landscaping regulations for fire-prone areas, creating a 1-foot 'Safety Zone' around homes where no burnable materials are allowed.
#los-angeles
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
8 hours ago

Embattled L.A. homeless services agency to lay off 284 workers

Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority will lay off 284 workers due to county funding withdrawal for a new homeless services department.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

L.A. Mayor Bass offers a hold-the-line budget, with no layoffs and few increases in services

Mayor Karen Bass's 2026-27 budget plan avoids layoffs and includes hiring 510 police officers due to increased tax revenues.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
8 hours ago

Embattled L.A. homeless services agency to lay off 284 workers

Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority will lay off 284 workers due to county funding withdrawal for a new homeless services department.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

L.A. Mayor Bass offers a hold-the-line budget, with no layoffs and few increases in services

Mayor Karen Bass's 2026-27 budget plan avoids layoffs and includes hiring 510 police officers due to increased tax revenues.
#san-francisco
from48 hills
5 hours ago
Higher education

Lurie wants to undermine mandate for big institutions to tell neighborhoods what they are doing - 48 hills

from48 hills
2 days ago
Public health

SF backs away from harm reduction and Housing First - 48 hills

San Francisco's approach to drug use and homelessness has sparked debate over the effectiveness of forceful intervention versus harm reduction strategies.
fromMission Local
17 hours ago
California

More and more people are locked up in S.F. jail. Hundreds are booked repeatedly.

San Francisco's crackdown on drug offenses has led to increased arrests, but many individuals continue to cycle in and out of jail without lasting change.
Mission District
fromMission Local
11 hours ago

Mayor Lurie moves S.F. homeless street-outreach teams to health department

San Francisco is shifting street-outreach teams to the Department of Public Health to better address homelessness and addiction through health care.
Higher education
from48 hills
5 hours ago

Lurie wants to undermine mandate for big institutions to tell neighborhoods what they are doing - 48 hills

San Francisco requires large institutions to file master plans for growth every ten years to ensure community accountability and planning.
Mission District
fromMission Local
6 hours ago

Meet the District 2 candidates: Should more drug users be arrested?

San Francisco's approach to drug use includes arrests, but many users cycle in and out of jail without receiving treatment.
Public health
from48 hills
2 days ago

SF backs away from harm reduction and Housing First - 48 hills

San Francisco's approach to drug use and homelessness has sparked debate over the effectiveness of forceful intervention versus harm reduction strategies.
California
fromMission Local
17 hours ago

More and more people are locked up in S.F. jail. Hundreds are booked repeatedly.

San Francisco's crackdown on drug offenses has led to increased arrests, but many individuals continue to cycle in and out of jail without lasting change.
Public health
fromThe Oaklandside
11 hours ago

50 homeless patients at Children's Hospital will get placed in housing

A new program provides housing support for low-income families of children in cardiac care at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital.
fromABC7 San Francisco
11 hours ago

CA marijuana industry facing challenges as 420 comes and goes

The legal market in California, despite being 10 years legal, is still less than 40% of the cannabis consumed in this state so we are still fighting every day against folks that are unregulated, they're untaxed, and we don't know the safety of their products.
Cannabis
Privacy professionals
fromAdExchanger
1 hour ago

Think You're Not A Data Broker? California's Delete Act Might Say Otherwise | AdExchanger

California's data broker registration requirements mandate businesses to register and comply with consumer data deletion requests or face significant penalties.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
17 hours ago

Op-Ed | CityFHEPS can save lives if the city lets it | amNewYork

Housing is a basic necessity and right, yet many face unsafe conditions and lack of support in New York's shelter system.
#garden-homes
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
19 hours ago

LAUSD seeks to expand affordable child care by using spare classrooms, shuttered centers

LAUSD plans to double infant care centers to address affordability and boost enrollment in district schools.
fromIndependent
1 hour ago

Conal Thomas: Modular units are latest housing gamble, but confusion over renter protections has alarm bells ringing

"Walked up the hill too soon." This was the terse rebuke from a Fianna Fáil official after the Sunday Independent revealed last month that homeowners were in line to earn up to €14,000 tax-free by renting out newly built modular units in their back gardens.
UK politics
Silicon Valley real estate
fromEngadget
11 hours ago

Monterey Park, California has banned any data centers within its city limits

Monterey Park has permanently banned data center construction, citing public nuisance concerns and community pushback against a proposed facility.
#affordable-housing
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
13 hours ago

Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for Atlantic Avenue Build

A new 19-story building offers 258 apartments, including affordable units, and features various amenities like a cold plunge pool and movie theater.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago
US politics

California lawmaker wants to make it easier for churches and colleges to build affordable housing

Federal legislation would enable faith-based institutions and nonprofit colleges to build affordable housing on their land and incentivize local governments to remove development barriers.
fromwww.dailynews.com
2 months ago
US politics

California lawmaker wants to make it easier for churches and colleges to build affordable housing

Federal bill would allow faith-based organizations and colleges to build affordable rental housing on their land and incentivize local governments to remove zoning and permitting barriers.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
13 hours ago

Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for Atlantic Avenue Build

A new 19-story building offers 258 apartments, including affordable units, and features various amenities like a cold plunge pool and movie theater.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Hundreds of affordable housing units funded by new L.A. County agency

L.A. County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency approved over $100 million for affordable housing, aiming to simplify funding and expedite construction.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Karen Bass seeks City Council approval for $360-million affordable housing, using 'mansion tax' funding

Los Angeles plans to allocate over $360 million for affordable housing projects, funding 80 initiatives to create and repair over 4,000 housing units.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

The GPS for equity: Building the industry's first true navigation infrastructure

The mortgage industry must shift focus from speed to helping borrowers navigate complex financial decisions.
East Bay (California)
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Oakland is turning to AI drones to help solve its illegal dumping problem

Oakland is using AI-powered drones to identify illegal dumping locations and improve waste management efficiency.
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
10 hours ago

Will the Becerra Surge Save or Sink California Democrats?

Xavier Becerra is gaining traction in the California gubernatorial race following Eric Swalwell's withdrawal amid scandal.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 day ago

G4Capital bullish on LA resi market despite investors exiting California

G4Capital Partners opens a Los Angeles office to address the lending gap in California's residential market left by traditional banks.
#palo-alto
East Bay real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

Palo Alto's safe parking program can't find case managers - San Jose Spotlight

The safe parking site in Palo Alto struggles with long-term stays due to housing challenges, with average residency around 450 days.
East Bay real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

Palo Alto's safe parking program can't find case managers - San Jose Spotlight

The safe parking site in Palo Alto struggles with long-term stays due to housing challenges, with average residency around 450 days.
Cannabis
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

What Happened After A Decade Of Legal Weed In California? - Above the Law

Legislation around marijuana has failed to curb illegal cultivation and has not led to the predicted negative societal impacts.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
1 day ago

NYC Housing Calendar, April 20-27

Upcoming housing events and affordable housing lotteries in NYC are highlighted, with specific dates and income requirements for applications.
#oakland
fromKqed
6 days ago
East Bay (California)

Oakland Passes Controversial Policy Easing Restrictions on Encampment Sweeps | KQED

East Bay real estate
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago

Homeless shelter owner will get $1.6M from Oakland in settlement

Oakland will pay $1.6 million to settle a dispute with the owner of a former homeless shelter, amid claims of property damage and lease issues.
East Bay (California)
fromKqed
6 days ago

Oakland Passes Controversial Policy Easing Restrictions on Encampment Sweeps | KQED

Oakland City Council enacted a new encampment policy allowing immediate removal of tents and towing of RVs occupied by unhoused residents.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

America's housing shortage stems from more than overregulation

America's housing shortage is a long-term issue, with permits significantly below historical averages and a homeowner vacancy rate at a record low.
California
fromKqed
1 week ago

Undocumented Families Are Stepping Back From the Tax System This Year | KQED

Los Angeles Unified School District reached a tentative agreement with unions, allowing 400,000 students to return to school and avoiding a strike.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
13 hours ago

Becerra sees momentum, money and movement in the polls in governor's race

Xavier Becerra is gaining momentum in the California governor's race following Eric Swalwell's exit, receiving endorsements and support from key Democratic figures.
Mission District
fromKqed
18 hours ago

For $700 a Month, Sleeping Pods Make SF More Affordable, but at What Cost? | KQED

Brownstone offers affordable sleeping pods in San Francisco, providing flexible short-term housing without traditional lease requirements.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Sound Off: What are some important questions buyers should ask themselves as they search for properties?

Buyers must negotiate with themselves before falling in love with a home to succeed in a competitive market.
E-Commerce
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Here's how Amazon's price fixing allegedly drove up prices everywhere

California's lawsuit alleges Amazon engaged in price-fixing with companies like Levi's to inflate prices at other retailers.
NYC real estate
from48 hills
5 days ago

The best and worst of CA housing policy, on display at UCLA conference - 48 hills

The Yimby narrative on housing is challenged by evidence showing economic inequality, not regulation, drives high housing prices.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
8 hours ago

Mountain View council approves public drinking zone downtown - San Jose Spotlight

Mountain View will allow outdoor alcohol consumption in designated areas during city events to enhance downtown liveliness for the FIFA World Cup.
fromMission Local
1 day ago

No, Brooke Jenkins does not have an on/off switch for crime

In 2025, crime goes down. Way, way down: Crime drops across the board, homicides reach lows unseen since 'Gunsmoke' was on the air and the DA delivers a forceful warning to Trump's ICE goons.
SF politics
East Bay real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
5 days ago

Berkeley raises bar to landmark buildings, over objections from preservationists

Berkeley City Council increased petition signature requirements for landmark status, raising concerns about citizen participation and development delays.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

District 5 San Jose candidates speak on progressive priorities - San Jose Spotlight

Candidates in the District 5 San Jose City Council race focus on addressing the city's affordability crisis through progressive policy platforms.
SF politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

The California Governor's Race Is a Debacle

Eric Swalwell is gaining momentum in the California governor race, leveraging his image and recent publicity to enhance his campaign.
#housing
fromStreetsblog California
1 week ago
California

Legislation Moving to Make It Easier to Build High-Rises Near Transit in CA's Seven Largest Cities - Streetsblog California

Assembly Bill 2074 aims to facilitate high-rise housing near transit hubs in California's largest cities by streamlining approval processes.
fromMission Local
1 week ago
SF politics

Will a new state law put teeth into S.F. supe Dorsey's plan to fund only drug-free homeless housing?

Matt Dorsey aims to create drug-free supportive housing for people in recovery, reflecting his sincere commitment to addressing addiction issues.
California
fromStreetsblog California
1 week ago

Legislation Moving to Make It Easier to Build High-Rises Near Transit in CA's Seven Largest Cities - Streetsblog California

Assembly Bill 2074 aims to facilitate high-rise housing near transit hubs in California's largest cities by streamlining approval processes.
SF politics
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Will a new state law put teeth into S.F. supe Dorsey's plan to fund only drug-free homeless housing?

Matt Dorsey aims to create drug-free supportive housing for people in recovery, reflecting his sincere commitment to addressing addiction issues.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
5 days ago

Op-ed: Public safety and fairness are not expendable budget items - San Jose Spotlight

Budget cuts in Santa Clara County threaten the effectiveness of the District Attorney's and Public Defender's Offices, impacting public safety and legal representation.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Contract dispute delays Homekey Palo Alto opening - San Jose Spotlight

The Homekey project at 1237 San Antonio Road has been in the works since fall 2023, when city and state leaders touted its importance in addressing the local and regional housing crisis.
Mission District
#california-housing
California
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

California weighs state-backed loans for downtown housing towers

California has enacted laws to increase housing density and affordability, particularly near public transit, aiming to revitalize urban areas post-pandemic.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

California considering a first of its kind idea to boost factory-built housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through innovative building methods.
California
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

California weighs state-backed loans for downtown housing towers

California has enacted laws to increase housing density and affordability, particularly near public transit, aiming to revitalize urban areas post-pandemic.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

California considering a first of its kind idea to boost factory-built housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through innovative building methods.
#immigration
California
fromKqed
6 days ago

'No Hope for Someone Like Me': Immigrants in California Pull Back From Filing Taxes | KQED

Immigrant communities in California face significant declines in tax filings due to shrinking refunds and distrust in the IRS.
California
fromKqed
2 months ago

With New Laws In Place, Lawmakers Look At Solutions For Housing Shortage | KQED

Federal immigration arrests in San Diego and Imperial counties surged nearly 1,500% May–October year-over-year, prompting local concern and surpassing Los Angeles arrests by September.
California
fromKqed
6 days ago

'No Hope for Someone Like Me': Immigrants in California Pull Back From Filing Taxes | KQED

Immigrant communities in California face significant declines in tax filings due to shrinking refunds and distrust in the IRS.
California
fromKqed
2 months ago

With New Laws In Place, Lawmakers Look At Solutions For Housing Shortage | KQED

Federal immigration arrests in San Diego and Imperial counties surged nearly 1,500% May–October year-over-year, prompting local concern and surpassing Los Angeles arrests by September.
#federal-housing-reform
fromKqed
1 month ago
East Bay real estate

Congress Advanced Some Major Housing Reforms. Here's How It Could Impact California | KQED

California
fromKqed
1 month ago

How Federal Housing Reform Could Impact Californians | KQED

Congress is finalizing significant federal housing reform bills inspired by California laws, targeting housing shortages through construction innovation, streamlined programs, and increased local housing planning.
fromKqed
1 month ago
East Bay real estate

Congress Advanced Some Major Housing Reforms. Here's How It Could Impact California | KQED

California
fromKqed
1 month ago

How Federal Housing Reform Could Impact Californians | KQED

Congress is finalizing significant federal housing reform bills inspired by California laws, targeting housing shortages through construction innovation, streamlined programs, and increased local housing planning.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Legislative Update: Our First Comprehensive Look of 2026 - Streetsblog California

California legislators are advancing bills addressing road usage charges, DUI penalties, e-bike registration, and transit-oriented housing development.
SF politics
fromKqed
4 weeks ago

Scott Wiener Passed Laws Making It Easier to Build in California. Can He Do the Same in Congress? | KQED

Wiener is a highly effective California lawmaker known for passing controversial legislation, particularly in housing development.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

California transit agency land could support 240,000 homes

California transit agencies own 2,875 parcels totaling 7,827 acres that could accommodate nearly 240,000 housing units to address the state's housing shortage.
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

How a state bar filing could derail a California upzoning plan

Opponents of California upzoning are using state bar complaints to challenge pro-housing advocacy, prompting First Amendment and regulatory disputes.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Mahan: The key to lower cost housing in California is building at a lower cost

California's housing affordability crisis stems from high construction costs and limited supply, requiring reduced fees, streamlined approvals, and faster bureaucratic processes to enable affordable home construction.
LA real estate
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Mayor Lurie's 'housing' tax cut also helps S.F. office landlords - who don't build housing

San Francisco Mayor Lurie proposes cutting real estate transfer taxes on properties over $10 million to stimulate housing development and job creation, though the measure would forgo tens of millions in tax revenue.
California
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

StreetSmart 15: Homes Before Highways - Streetsblog California

Over 800 homes demolished in six years for highway projects in California, revealing how transportation investments reduce housing supply and destabilize communities while remaining overlooked in housing policy debates.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

California housing reform faces new test as LA Metro resists transit zoning law

State housing laws aim to legalize transit-oriented mid-rise development; local governments and activists use carveouts, workarounds and resistance to delay or block projects.
fromKqed
3 months ago

Tenants' Rights Bill Stalls In Sacramento | KQED

Last year, the U.S. Department of Justice sued California, along with 22 other states and Washington, D.C., for access to their full, unredacted voter files. That includes driver's license, social security numbers and other sensitive data. DOJ officials said they needed the data to assess whether states were properly maintaining their voter rolls and ensuring "only American citizens are voting, only one time," as Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon said in a social media post in December.
Real estate
Real estate
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

A Few Legal Tweaks Could Unlock A Mother Lode of Housing Near Transit - Streetsblog USA

The Build HUBS Act would enable communities to use TIFIA and RRIF funds to finance transit-oriented housing near transit, potentially unlocking up to 100,000 units.
#housing-affordability-crisis
California
fromKqed
1 month ago

CA Lawmaker Aims to Protect Renters Who Rely on Section 8 Vouchers | KQED

The Trump administration plans to restrict Section 8 housing vouchers by banning families with undocumented members and requiring reporting to immigration authorities, potentially affecting hundreds of thousands of California renters including children, seniors, and veterans.
California
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Los Angeles Anti-Housing Law Push Escalates as Metro Board Seeks SB 79 Exemption - Streetsblog California

Los Angeles Metro is pushing to exempt L.A. County from SB 79, intensifying a fight over upzoning and transit-oriented housing near transit.
California
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Rollout of New Housing-Near-Transit Law Encountering Confusion and Delay - Streetsblog California

SB 79's implementation has caused confusion, local resistance, and political fractures, complicating alignment of transit projects and housing policy across California.
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