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.
City
Letter to the Editor | Questions, concerns about Moraga Canyon housing development
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Residents Marj Blackwell, Vincent Fisher, Julie Watters, Daphne Albert, and Peggy Esposito say the plan is fraught with risk.gavin newsom
A California city tried to ban homeless shelters. It’s giving up after Newsom’s lawsuit
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The fight started in 2024 when Norwalk in LA County approved a ban on emergency shelters, supportive housing and several businesses that predominantly serve low-income residents.Bay Area
Breakthrough on California housing could put taller buildings in single-family neighborhoods
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A powerful California construction union is no longer fighting a bill that would ease barriers to the construction of tall apartment buildings near transit stations.Housing
San Francisco moves to streamline more permit processes for housing, business
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The effort to streamline and simplify the permitting process was a component of Lurie’s mayoral campaign.gavin newsom
6 things to know about how Gov. Newsom’s CARE Court is working so far
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The initiative made big promises about how it would help get the sickest Californians off the streets but only a fraction have enrolled.Bay Area
People’s Park student housing remains on schedule as UC Berkeley enrollment grows
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The project, which aims to ease the student housing crunch, will provide more than 1,100 beds for undergraduates.Featured in Category
Oakland creates new department to tackle homelessness under mayor’s 5-Point Plan
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Its goal is to coordinate the delivery of existing services throughout local, state and federal agencies, and nonprofit organizations.Bay Area
Bay area homeowners, landlords can apply for grants to make properties quake-safe
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Over $20 million in grant funding is available to properties in over 230 ZIP codes in the Bay Area and Northern California.homelessness
$7.1M state grant to help Oakland transform Temescal motel into homeless housing
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The Maya Motel at 4715 Telegraph Avenue is in the heart of one of the city’s thriving commercial districts.Environment
