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Elections

In the six-way race to be California’s treasurer, it likely comes down to two Democrats

By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | May 5, 2026
The state's treasurer manages bonds, pensions, and billions in cash.
Elections

A plan to cut a California tax is going to voters. Why LA’s ‘mansion tax’ is at the center of it

By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | April 22, 2026
Other cities would also see an impact if the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers' Association-sponsored measure passes in November.
Bay Area

Cities scramble to comply with or fight major state housing law

By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | April 15, 2026
The final version of Senate Bill 79 offered local governments plenty of wiggle room over the where, when and how of the law.
Housing

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

By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | March 31, 2026
The state may get into the construction insurance business.
Housing

Scott Wiener passed laws that made it easier to build in California. Can he do the same in Congress?

By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | March 23, 2026
The San Francisco Democrat has a reputation for producing and passing a lot of legislation.
Bay Area

California has 40,000 affordable housing units ready to break ground. One setback is holding them up

By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | March 9, 2026
Tens of thousands of affordable units across California are stuck in financial purgatory, according to a new report.
California

Factory-built housing hasn’t taken off in California yet, but this year might be different

By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | February 13, 2026
Building homes inside a factory could revolutionize the American housing industry, ushering in a new era of higher quality homes at lower price.
Housing

Year in review: Big changes to California housing policy

By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | December 24, 2025
Democratic lawmakers finally got serious about building. 
Bay Area

Gavin Newsom signs law overhauling local zoning to build more housing

By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | October 10, 2025
After weeks of waiting, California’s governor signed a bill that will allow mid-rise apartment buildings near major transit stops in California’s biggest metro areas.
Housing

Why this wealthy Bay Area suburb is at the center of the next big fight over California housing

By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | October 10, 2025
Cities across the state have reason to watch and see how things play out.
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