Billionaire activist Tom Steyer launches bid to succeed Newsom as California governor
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His two core promises are to preserve the state as a hub for business and innovation while also lowering California’s cost of living.
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City seeks input on proposed “Objective Design Standards” for new homes in Piedmont
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A draft of the new standards is now available for review; comments due December 7.Bay Area
Gavin Newsom signs law overhauling local zoning to build more housing
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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
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Cities across the state have reason to watch and see how things play out.City
City Council to consider adoption of Draft Moraga Canyon Specific Plan on Oct. 6
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Hearing follows months of discussion and public engagement: attend in person at City Hall or virtually via Zoom.Housing
New California law restricts HOA fines to $100 per violation, giving homeowners a break
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Attorneys for homeowners and HOAs say it will get rid of extreme cases where board members impose unfair and egregious fines to retaliate against homeowners they dislike.Bay Area
Why figuring out how many homes California needs is more art than science
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56,000 or 2.7 million or 840,000: Why is one of California’s most pressing policy problems so hard to measure?construction
Oakland implements new streamlined permit process for certain types of housing
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The new “ministerial” approvals apply to market-rate single-family homes and multifamily projects with up to 30 units.gavin newsom
California lawmakers deliver major Democratic climate, housing and labor wins to Newsom
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This year's legislative session is a wrap; but the last-minute backroom deals sparked frustration among some lawmakers.Housing
California Legislature overrides local zoning to boost transit-oriented development
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California lawmakers just laid the groundwork for a highly targeted building boom.Housing
