housing California insurance market ‘in chaos,’ says former insurance chief. Can the new chief fix it? By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | March 25, 2024 Commissioner Ricardo Lara's efforts include new regulations favored by the industry.
housing Fresh batch of YIMBY housing bills clash with coastal protections (again) By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | March 18, 2024 Pro-housing legislators and advocates want to strip the California Coastal Commission of more authority in order to spur housing development.
Elections Why Prop. 1 foes are getting back in the fight By CalMatters Staff | March 18, 2024 The vote count has tightened: As of late Saturday, Prop 1 was leading by about 20,000 votes, with 7.5 million ballots counted and some 287,000 left to be tallied.
City City Council considers approach for Moraga Canyon Specific Plan By City of Piedmont | March 15, 2024 Council is expected to provide direction on development priorities at their regular meeting on Monday, March 18.
housing California’s minimum wage isn’t enough to keep up with workers’ costs of living, report says By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde | CalMatters | March 11, 2024 High housing costs a major contributor.
homelessness Sacramento gave a homeless camp a lease as an experiment. Here’s what happened By Marisa Kendall | CalMatters | March 11, 2024 Camp Resolution was supposed to be a model for future sites but now it’s under threat of prosecution.
housing What you need to know about California housing and corporate landlords By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | March 7, 2024 Some of California’s most powerful lawmakers have taken aim at corporate landlords this legislative session.
City Moraga Canyon Specific Plan study session on March 1 By City of Piedmont | February 27, 2024 This meeting is an opportunity for discussion only – no formal action will be taken by City Council.
housing Promises for a new city in Solano County, from roads to water, are worth hundreds of millions — if they’re binding By Levi Sumagaysay and Ben Christopher | CalMatters | February 22, 2024 Legal experts and elected officials are skeptical of California Forever's guarantees.
City City Council approves General Plan amendments, EIR to move housing plans forward By Exedra Staff | February 21, 2024 Council also held a first reading of amendments to the Zoning Ordinance.