S.F. passes bill requiring 3.5 years of rental aid for tenants
San Francisco city supervisors unanimously passed a law on Tuesday afternoon that would give “lower income” tenants three…
San Jose property deal is poised to revamp affordable apartment hub
SAN JOSE — A deal to buy an East San Jose apartment complex that includes a wide-ranging “rehabilitation”…
New developer tapped to build supportive housing at People’s Park – East Bay Times
BERKELEY — About two years after a developer selected for the supportive housing element of UC Berkeley’s controversial…
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…