Upzoning plans in Berkeley could come at a major cost, shop owners warn – East Bay Times
BERKELEY — As Bay Area cities grapple with the need to add more housing in their urban cores…
Low-income student housing in Berkeley poses health risk – The Mercury News
Mold, flooding, and barely functioning heaters have plagued a Berkeley building housing low-income students, and owners are scrambling…
Get ready to grow: Falling short on housing goals, Cupertino eyes denser development
CUPERTINO IS FALLING SHORT in its state-mandated housing goals as developers roll out projects with fewer homes than…
How California governor candidates say they will tackle homelessness – East Bay Times
Homelessness — and affordability, housing availability and myriad other issues tangential to a very visible problem in California…
Homebuying burden quadrupled in California’s low-price counties – The Mercury News
Even the least expensive parts of California have become unaffordable for homebuyers. My trusty spreadsheet reviewed homebuying affordability data from…
Why did Santa Ana withdraw from a church site affordable housing plan?
The quiet grounds of two church congregations in Santa Ana seemed poised to provide a rare opportunity for…
Lawmakers push $10 billion housing bond, kill rent cap
By Yue Stella Yu, CalMatters Housing construction in a neighborhood in Elk Grove on July 8, 2022. Photo…
Are ‘hot’ California housing markets a good thing? – East Bay Times
California has a surprising number of what Zillow calls “hot” markets. My trusty spreadsheet reviewed the real estate…
Are ‘hot’ California housing markets a good thing? – The Mercury News
California has a surprising number of what Zillow calls “hot” markets. My trusty spreadsheet reviewed the real estate…
Gov. Gavin Newsom touts California progress in State of the State
By Jeanne Kuang, CalMatters Gov. Gavin Newsom addresses the media during last January’s budget presentation. Photo by Miguel…
Newsom plans crackdown on corporate landlords
By Ben Christopher and Jeanne Kuang, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their…
Saratoga approves agreement with developer to retract builder’s remedy project – The Mercury News
The Saratoga City Council unanimously approved entering a tolling agreement with a developer in November to downsize a…