February 24, 2025

A close-up view of the framing of what will soon be a three-story apartment complex.

CalMatters en Español

Un grupo que promueve la vivienda dice que las leyes a favor de la vivienda en California no están funcionando

Se suponía que una serie de leyes recientes en California impulsarían la construcción de viviendas que se necesitan desesperadamente. Según YIMBY Law, ni siquiera se han acercado a eso.

By Ben Christopher • February 24, 2025

An aerial view of a neighborhood showing the the debris and remaining structures of houses that burned during a wildfire.

Commentary

Oil and gas companies should be held financially responsible for California climate disasters

Fossil fuel companies got California into this crisis, and now it's time lawmakers hold them accountable by passing crucial legislation this year.

By Nico Gardner • February 24, 2025

Housing

‘Limited to no impact’: Why a pro-housing group says California’s pro-housing laws aren’t producing more

A passel of recent California laws were supposed to supercharge the construction of desperately needed housing. According to YIMBY Law, they haven’t even come close.

By Ben Christopher • February 24, 2025