Chapman economist sees ‘no gangbuster year’ in 2026 – Orange County Register
Next year will be “no gangbuster year,” for the economy, according to one of Orange County’s leading economists,…
Why is S.F.’s pro-housing mayor opposing housing in the Marina?
In some ways, the 25-story housing development proposed in the Marina is just what San Francisco needs. As…
Alameda County launches pilot program for faster housing construction
For as long as California has had a housing shortage, pro-housing advocates have decried the burdensome development process…
Chapman economist sees ‘no gangbuster year’ in 2026 – Orange County Register
Next year will be “no gangbuster year,” for the economy, according to one of Orange County’s leading economists,…
Oakland issues $334 million in bonds to fund new and ongoing infrastructure projects
THE CITY OF OAKLAND has successfully issued bonds worth $334 million to fund infrastructure projects, Mayor Barbara Lee,…
Who’s seeking fire aid for Los Angeles, candidate Newsom or Gov. Newsom? | Dan Walters | Dan-walters
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, an all-but-certain candidate for president in 2028, jumped at the chance to address a…
Reinstated federal support would help all Californians
Dec. 10, 2025 5:30 AM PT To the editor: While I do agree with contributing writer Joel Kotkin’s…
Oakland apartment transactions hint at weak multifamily market in city
OAKLAND — Two just-completed deals for apartment properties point to a frail market for multifamily residential hubs in…
Homeless services CEO steps down from government oversight board amid scandal
The chief executive of one of Los Angeles’ most prominent homeless service nonprofits has resigned from a government…
L.A. City Council passes ordinance to streamline affordable housing
During her first week in office three years ago, Mayor Karen Bass issued a sweeping directive to speed…
After California lawsuits, Trump administration pauses plan to divert billions of dollars from homeless housing
The Trump administration has temporarily paused plans to divert billions of dollars in homelessness spending away from permanent…
$285 million for roads, parks, and housing finally a go in Oakland
This morning, the city of Oakland announced that it had sold all $285 million of the municipal bonds…