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.
Education College enrollment decline leads to funding changes for underperforming Cal State schools By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | January 26, 2023 A new plan will take money from campuses missing enrollment targets and give it to schools exceeding their targets.