A California housing bill would raise wages to $28. Why do some unions hate it?
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This is just the latest spat between two rival construction unions over the future of California housing policy.
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
Monday, March 16: City Council considers framework for soliciting Moraga Canyon developers
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Community members are invited to watch and participate as City Council discusses next steps for attracting developers.Bay Area
San Francisco supervisor launches ‘dumb laws’ contest to identify outdated city rules
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In a broader effort to cut red tape, residents are invited to dunk on unnecessary, burdensome, or outdated city laws and regulations.Bay Area
