The state’s landlords see rising insurance costs, so they say they’re going to have to raise rents. But they complain about laws that limit how much they can do so.
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Audit Says CA Risked Millions in Homelessness Funds Due to Poor Anti-fraud Protections
A critical new federal audit released this week calls out California for doing too little to prevent fraudulent spending of nearly $320 million in homelessness funds.
Los Gatos Meadows Developer Agrees to $1.1M Asbestos Settlement
The Los Gatos Meadows project was granted a story pole exception so it only has to produce a visual rendering, not put up physical structures to indicate where buildings would appear.
Newsom Orders CA Agencies To Move Homeless People Out of Camps — But to Where?
A month after the U.S. Supreme Court OK'ed a crackdown on homeless camps, Gov. Gavin Newsom is issuing a statewide call to action.
Goal of One Million EV Charging Stations in California Called Unrealistic
Public chargers must be built at an unprecedented pace to meet the target in less than seven years, and then doubled to two million in 2035. The high cost of $120,000 or more for one fast charger is just one obstacle.
CA Cities and Counties Ignore 2021 Law to Fix Unsafe Homeless Shelters
The Supreme Court’s decision on homelessness will test a California shelter system that’s full of problems – and lacking accountability.
Newsom for President? Here Are His Political Assets and Liabilities
As Democrats have panicked over President Joe Biden’s lackluster debate performance and looked elsewhere for a potential replacement, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is the talk of the town. But how would he fare on the national stage?
Debunking Six Myths About Homelessness in California
There’s a lot of misinformation floating around about homelessness in California. Data can dispel several common myths.
Wildfire Evacuations Lifted in Butte County
Fire crews battled flames overnight, and on Thursday morning, the spread of the blaze, named the Thompson Fire, remained relatively stable, at around 3,700 acres burned.
New California Laws Take Effect on July 1
Governor Gavin Newsom approved 890 new laws last year. Most of them went into effect at the beginning of the calendar year, but a few have July 1 start dates.
Cindy Chavez Selected as County Manager in New Mexico
The appointment by Bernalillo County commissioners on a 3-2 vote returns the veteran San Jose politician to the state of her birth and ends her 18-month search for government jobs away from the Bay Area.
Coastal Zone Reforms Offer False Choices Between Homes and Protections
Mayor of Santa Cruz comments on the push to bolster housing production in California’s coastal communities.
Amid Allegations of Illegal Private Meetings, New Mexico County Names Chavez a Finalist
Commissioners in New Mexico's biggest county, Bernalillo County, have named Cindy Chavez a finalist for their new county manager, with a decision expected this month.
CA Unions Say CA Nonprofits Taking Local Government Jobs
The Assembly approved a union-backed bill that would add new disclosure requirements for local government contractors, but the Senate last week removed the self-auditing requirements and the public naming of private-sector employees.
Newsom, Rivas and Other Top Democrats Deciding CA Budget Behind Closed Doors
The Legislature passes a placeholder state budget, but must still negotiate with Gov. Newsom on the final deal. How the state spends taxpayer money is largely being decided out of public view.
CA Legislature Seeks to Restore Homelessness Funding Newsom Cut from Budget
The governor has been critical of local homelessness efforts and his newly revised 2024-25 budget not only pulls back an extra $260 million that local officials had counted on, but removes all of the homeless funding.
