Bay Area Newsom’s budget keeps promised funding bumps for UC and CSU By Michael Burke and Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | May 12, 2023 There's a caveat: campuses are being asked to borrow money for housing projects.
budget Balancing act: Newsom’s plan to cover California’s ballooning budget deficit By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | May 12, 2023 Gov. Gavin Newsom's plan relies on more borrowing and doesn’t include asks for child care and public transit.
Housing A Bay Area homebuilder planned a project with union rules. Can it work anywhere else? By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | May 8, 2023 A builder in a wealthy Bay Area community agreed to a strict union-hiring standard to take advantage of a new housing law. Then it tried to change the deal.
City City Council approves additional spending to offset additional Housing Element costs By Sam Richards | May 2, 2023 City, consultants say tougher demands by state housing department have led to increased costs.
homelessness California’s next housing crackdown could force cities to plan more homeless shelters By Marisa Kendall | CalMatters | May 1, 2023 California cities of every size lack shelter beds for the state’s growing homeless population.
City Have an ADU? Take a short survey By City of Piedmont | April 28, 2023 City asks for confirmation of property details to help with police and fire department emergency response.
Housing Cracks in California labor coalition raise hopes for YIMBY breakthrough on housing bill By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | April 24, 2023 United union opposition to a contested housing bill is splintering.
California California’s Medicaid experiment spends money to save money — and help the homeless By Angela Hart | KFF Health News | April 19, 2023 Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ambitious new experiment in health care is chaotic and limited but shows promise.
homelessness California lawmakers want to know why billions in spending isn’t reducing homelessness By Marisa Kendall | CalMatters | April 17, 2023 The state auditor will complete a detailed audit of spending on California homelessness programs.
homelessness California cities are cracking down on homeless camps. Will the state get tougher, too? By Marisa Kendall | CalMatters | April 13, 2023 Democratic voters in California cities are pushing mayors and city councils to clear homeless camps.