Bay Area The fastest-growing homeless population? Seniors By Ana B. Ibarra | CalMatters | February 13, 2023 Increasing numbers include seniors who have been homeless for years but also those experiencing homelessness for the first time.
California Cal Poly Humboldt is anticipating an influx of new students – and housing woes By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | February 9, 2023 A university announcement that students could be placed in off-campus housing or hotels instead of on-campus dorms triggered protests.
California ‘The country is watching’: California homeless crisis looms as Gov. Newsom eyes political future By Angela Hart | Kaiser Health News | February 9, 2023 Newsom's legacy as governor and path forward in the Democratic Party hinge on his making visible headway on California’s homeless crisis.
COVID-19 Helping homeowners: California expands mortgage relief By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | February 7, 2023 The program now covers second mortgages and loan deferrals, with a maximum total grant of $80,000.
Bay Area Rules for thee: How California Legislature skirts its own laws By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | February 6, 2023 After decades of failed unionization efforts, lawmakers may about-face this session and allow their own staffers to organize.
City Updated Piedmont ‘reach codes’ approved by California Energy Commission By City of Piedmont | February 3, 2023 The city's reach codes require that all new single-family homes and detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs) be all-electric.
Bay Area California farmworkers cope with wildfire smoke, pesticides, roaches and rodents, survey says By Nicole Foy | CalMatters | February 3, 2023 The issues are under a spotlight following the recent mass shootings at two mushroom farms.
Bay Area California housing politics enters uncharted waters By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | February 3, 2023 Many Bay Area cities failed to meet the state's Wednesday deadline to submit housing element plans. Piedmont's submission is under review now.
Bay Area ‘It’s a big removal of a barrier’: What housing at California’s community colleges looks like By Andrea Madison and Katherine Bent | CalMatters | February 2, 2023 State rolls out $500 million in grants to build or expand dorms and apartments on a dozen community college campuses.
Bay Area Cal State officials approve much-needed affordable housing plans for students By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | January 27, 2023 Lack of affordable student housing is connected to lower enrollment numbers.