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California Capitol. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Environmental exemptions yes, but reform no

by Dan Walters September 13, 2020September 13, 2020

The California Legislature continues to exempt favored projects from the California Environmental Quality Act while ducking comprehensive CEQA reform.

The Plaza Apartments in downtown San Francisco. Multiple tenant protection bills face key votes next week.

Podcast: A million bucks to build one low-income housing unit

by Matt Levin April 15, 2020April 15, 2020

Drawing lines on privacy, wildfire, water and schools

by Dan Morain May 15, 2019

Aerial view of a misty morning over the Napa Valley, where vineyards are claiming oak-studded wildlands.

Weakling or bully? The battle over CEQA, the state’s iconic environmental law

by Alastair Bland May 13, 2019June 23, 2020

Housing crisis

by Guest Commentary January 25, 2019

More apartments would go up near transit under a bill that its sponsor says is vital to helping California meet its ambitious housing goals. Photo via Creative Commons.

My turn: Don’t blame environmental law for California’s housing crisis

by Guest Commentary January 15, 2019

My turn: How the next governor can ease the housing crisis

by Guest Commentary September 26, 2018

Supporters of California's sanctuary laws demonstrate at the federal courthouse in Sacramento. Photo by Robbie Short for CALmatters

Why judge upheld California’s ‘sanctuary state’ law

by Dan Morain July 6, 2018

Maureen Sedonaen, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco, stands in the vacant lot where the nonprofit is looking to build new affordable housing. Photo by Ben Bradford/Capital Public Radio

Is California’s legacy environmental law protecting the state’s beauty or blocking affordable housing?

by Ben Bradford, Capital Public Radio July 5, 2018June 23, 2020

High-speed rail skirmish; Feinstein-de León debate?

by Dan Morain June 15, 2018