Housing

Stable funding is needed to ensure California’s affordable housing efforts, climate goals and decarbonization policies work hand-in-hand.

Good morning, California. It’s Friday, September 17. Newsom takes new tack Actions speak louder than words. It’s a message that Gov. Gavin Newsom appears to be trying to send to voters after defeating an attempt to oust him from office — and with yet another election next year. Newsom on Thursday signed into law a […]

California is poised to invest $10 billion to accelerate housing production and $12 billion to tackle homelessness.

If living in a home with a garden is your thing, you probably shouldn’t expect Californian tolerance from a certain group of people.

As the Legislature approves more housing, it should consider the drought and water supplies for residential development.

State and local governments must change housing law and zoning rules to move toward permanently housing unsheltered Californians.

As the California Legislature resumes its 2021 session, two bills would confront cities that shun low- and moderate-income housing.

The Legislature should pass Assembly Bill 602 to standardize and create greater transparency in how local housing fees are determined. Local governments should reduce or eliminate these fees to make it easier to buy a home.

Our government can do better to promote public safety by prioritizing resources on expanding treatment and housing, not jails, for people with untreated behavioral health needs.

To meaningfully address the intertwined problems of climate change, wildfire risk and housing affordability, land-use policies in California must change. Senate Bill 10 offers a sensible place to start.