9 abandoned Oakland properties could become affordable housing
Last week, county officials approved the $10 sale of an abandoned East Oakland property to the Black Cultural…
When Is a Park Fee Unconstitutional?
Happy Tuesday, and welcome to another edition of Rent Free. This week’s newsletter includes stories on: New York…
California cities react to affordable housing lawsuit
(The Center Square) – California cities targeted in a new lawsuit are pushing back against claims from Attorney…
As L.A. River faces gentrification, the solution is affordable housing
To the editor: I enjoyed reading the recent article about the improvements along the L.A. River and how…
New housing reforms could save more than $40,000 per home
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — California has some of the highest housing costs in the country and for years…
Sacramento’s Pocket neighborhood needs more affordable housing
When I walk through the quiet parks and scenic river levee paths of Sacramento’s Pocket neighborhood, I see…
Newsom continues crackdown on cities over housing plan requirements. ‘No city gets a pass,’ governor says
California Gov. Gavin Newsom‘s administration has threatened five new California cities with legal repercussions for failing to comply…
Permits for 1234 Great Highway San Francisco resubmitted
Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation recently resubmitted its preliminary project permits for 1234 Great Highway in the Sunset. But…
California law allows affordable housing on church, college lands
FRESNO, Calif. – Allysunn Walker often hears that her community wasn’t “left behind,” but rather “kept behind.” That’s…
California AG Rob Bonta takes legal action against Ridgecrest for allegedly violating state housing law
BAKERESFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Ridgecrest is one of five California cities still not complying with the state’s Housing…
Alameda County supervisors approve sale of East Oakland property for affordable housing
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved the transfer of an abandoned East Oakland property…
State gives Mountain View $50M for housing, transit projects
In a windfall for Mountain View, the California Department of Housing and Community Development recently awarded the city…