Elections A plan to cut a California tax is going to voters. Why LA’s ‘mansion tax’ is at the center of it By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | April 22, 2026 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 By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | April 16, 2026 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 By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | April 15, 2026 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 By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | April 13, 2026 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 By EdSource Staff | April 10, 2026 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 By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | March 31, 2026 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? By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | March 23, 2026 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 By City of Piedmont | March 13, 2026 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Bay Area San Francisco supervisor launches ‘dumb laws’ contest to identify outdated city rules By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | March 12, 2026 In a broader effort to cut red tape, residents are invited to dunk on unnecessary, burdensome, or outdated city laws and regulations.
Bay Area California has 40,000 affordable housing units ready to break ground. One setback is holding them up By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | March 9, 2026 Tens of thousands of affordable units across California are stuck in financial purgatory, according to a new report.