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Busing people out of homelessness: How California’s relocation programs really work

By Marisa Kendall | CalMatters | November 26, 2024

Providing free bus tickets to unhoused people is nothing new in SF, which has been offering some form of this program for about two decades but usage declined during the pandemic.

Californians: Here’s why your housing costs are so high in 2024

By Ben Christopher and Manuela Tobias | CalMatters

Planning Commission study session on Moraga Canyon Specific Plan on Monday, Oct. 14

By Planning Commission | City of Piedmont

Planning Commission considers latest iteration of Moraga Canyon housing plan

By Exedra Staff

Late payments to nonprofits hamper California’s fight against homelessness

By Marissa Kendall | CalMatters

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New California law gives more response time to tenants facing eviction amid housing crisis

By Felicia Mello | CalMatters | September 27, 2024

Tenants in California will have twice as much time to respond to eviction notices and potentially avoid losing their homes.

City

Planning Commission to host Sept. 23 study session on Moraga Canyon Specific Plan

By City of Piedmont | September 20, 2024

The session will help shape the site and building design standards included in the draft plan. Discussion only -- no decisions will be made at the meeting.

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Gavin Newsom signs package of bills aimed at easing housing and homelessness crisis

By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | September 20, 2024

New rules will grant more enforcement power to the state by imposing financial penalties on local jurisdictions that fail to adopt housing element revisions or approve housing projects.

Bay Area

No sleeping bags, keep moving: California cities increase crackdown on homeless encampments

By Marisa Kendall | CalMatters | September 12, 2024

After a court ruling this summer, Gov. Newsom issued an executive order directing state agencies to clear encampments on state property, and encouraging local governments to do the same.