What is the California Legislature doing about homelessness this year? These are the bills to watch
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State funds for sober housing, disposing of RVs on city streets, and creating a plan for homelessness prevention have made the cut so far.
Elections
Governor YIMBY: In California’s unsettled race, most candidates see eye-to-eye on housing
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On zoning, permitting, fees and NIMBY obstruction, the leading candidates all say the state must make it easier to build more homes.City
Exit Interview | Director of Planning and Building Kevin Jackson says farewell to Piedmont
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Jackson reflects on the challenges of meeting the state's housing goals, the city's climate plan -- and his early start on stage and screen.Elections
A plan to cut a California tax is going to voters. Why LA’s ‘mansion tax’ is at the center of it
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Other cities would also see an impact if the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers' Association-sponsored measure passes in November.Oakland
Oakland council approves new policy making it easier to clear homeless encampment
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A 2024 Supreme Court decision enabled local governments to adopt stricter ordinances about camping in public spaces.Bay Area
Cities scramble to comply with or fight major state housing law
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The final version of Senate Bill 79 offered local governments plenty of wiggle room over the where, when and how of the law.Bay Area
Former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf named CEO of Bay Area Council after national search
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The BAC represents more than 350 major employers and works to advance economic growth, housing solutions and regional collaboration.Bay Area
Nonprofit buys apartment building to house Oakland teachers
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A local nonprofit bought the 33-unit complex earlier this year for about $12 million, far less than the building’s previous market value.Housing
California considering a first of its kind idea to boost factory-built housing
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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?
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The San Francisco Democrat has a reputation for producing and passing a lot of legislation.City
