gavin newsom Is housing a human right? California voters could decide By Marisa Kendall | CalMatters | June 13, 2023 What does a "right to housing" mean in a state that lacks the resources to give everyone a roof over their heads?
COVID-19 The many ways the Legislature wants to change California’s constitution By Lynn La | CalMatters | June 6, 2023 Since California adopted its constitution in 1879, it has been amended more than 500 times.
Housing How the ‘builder’s remedy’ law has helped developers build more homes, faster By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | June 5, 2023 A new interpretation of a 1990 law gives homebuilders leverage over California cities and their zoning codes.
Housing Tax on short-term rentals like Airbnb could fund California affordable housing By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | May 31, 2023 The proposal has revived the debate over Airbnb and its role in the housing crisis.
City Housing Element Update | State reviewers ask for additional analysis By City of Piedmont | May 26, 2023 The hoped-for May 31 certification won't be met, pushing the timeline back as city waits out another 60-day review period.
Housing Corporate landlord Blackstone’s buying spree alarms tenants: ‘I only earn enough to pay the rent’ By Alejandro Lazo and Wendy Fry | CalMatters | May 26, 2023 Two years ago, Blackstone bought 66 relatively low-rent apartment buildings in San Diego County from a charitable foundation. Tenants of those 5,800 dwellings say they see rent increases, maintenance issues and evictions in their futures.
Housing Legislature puts Newsom’s CEQA, climate plan overhaul on ice By Marisa Kendall and Julie Cart | CalMatters | May 25, 2023 The governor's plan aimed to speed construction of major public infrastructure and demanded quick votes from lawmakers.
Housing Gavin Newsom wants to make it easier to build roads, dams and more. What’s in his plan? By Ben Christopher, Alastair Bland, Julie Cart, and Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | May 19, 2023 The governor’s building plan would adjust an environmental law known for stalling housing, dams and other projects.
Housing How big will Newsom go on California housing change? By Lynn La | CalMatters | May 19, 2023 Newsom appears ready to make good on a pledge to overhaul the state's environmental review process.
Bay Area Legislative Survivor: Which big California bills were shelved in ‘suspense file?’ By Alexei Koseff and Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | May 18, 2023 Bills on abortion access, climate and homelessness were among those that made the chopping block in the Legislature's twice-yearly exercise.