A newly created regional housing finance authority for the entire San Francisco Bay Area will send a bond of up to $20 billion to the ballot. But the fate of its statewide counterpart looks bleak.
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San Jose to Install First Speeding Cameras in Late 2025
Local law enforcement will not be allowed to have access to the speed camera footage to support criminal investigations.
Can Tough-on-crime Ballot Measure Deliver on Promises to Reduce Homelessness?
Backers of a tough-on-crime California ballot measure put homelessness at the forefront of their campaign to roll back Prop. 47.
Will California Supreme Court Knock Anti-tax Measure off November Ballot?
Contending factions have waged political war over California taxes for nearly a half-century. It could reach a climax under a ballot measure this fall, but opponents are asking the state Supreme Court to remove it from the ballot.
Supreme Court Takes Up Landmark Homelessness Case
The Supreme Court case centers on the question of whether cities can fine or arrest people for camping in public spaces. The ruling will have nationwide implications for how local leaders manage homeless encampments.
California Legislators Got More than $1.4M in Travel, Gifts in ’23
Financial disclosures show that state lawmakers were showered with more than $330,000 in gifts, plus more than $1.1 million in travel sponsored by interest groups. That total last year is 28% higher than in 2022.
Parents’ Lawsuit Forces California to Spend $2B because of Covid Learning Loss
Learning loss during the pandemic hit California's low-income students hardest. An agreement requires the state to focus spending on additional teaching.
With New Bond Vote Pending, 2018 Bond for Housing Hits Snags
Californians in March will vote on a $6.4 billion bond to build thousands of housing units for people with serious mental health conditions. A 2018 ballot measure made similar promises, but Santa Clara County and the rest of the state are falling short.
Power Outages Linger from Brutal Weekend Storm
Forecasters say post frontal rain showers with a slight chance for thunderstorms will continue today. Rain showers are expected to linger into Tuesday before gradually decreasing from north to south.
Inside This Year’s Massive Effort to Count California’s Growing Unhoused Population
California counted its homeless population this month. Here’s a look at how the state gets the numbers that impact everything from program funding to stump speeches.
Down Payment for First-time CA Homebuyers Relaunches with New Lottery
State officials hope the Dream for All lottery and an emphasis on first-generation homebuyers will make California’s most generous down payment assistance program more equitable.
Newsom Administration Makes Progress on Tiny Home Promise
The state has chosen who will build the 1,200 tiny homes Gov. Gavin Newsom promised the state’s homeless residents. But it remains to be seen when they will be built.
Nearly a year ago, Gov. Gavin Newsom promised to deploy 1,200 tiny homes to help shelter the state’s growing population of homeless residents. Now, the state has chosen who will build those tiny homes and what they will look like — but there’s still no word on when people will be able to move in.
Supreme Court to Rule on Power of CA Cities, Counties to Impose Infrastructure Fees on Home Builders
The El Dorado County case before the state's highest court about impact fees could have huge consequences for new housing construction in California.
New CA Housing Laws Aiming to Cut Housing Red Tape for Builders
California lawmakers made an effort in 2023 to remove red tape around building new houses.
New CA Laws for 2024: More Paid Sick Days, No More Employee Cannabis Tests
Under a new law, employees in California are guaranteed five paid sick days a year, two days more than previously. Worker advocacy groups say the benefit is needed, but business groups warn of additional costs.
2023: CA Homelessness Worse even with New Housing Bills
Why did the homelessness crisis become more dire in 2023, even as the Legislature passed more affordable housing laws? Home prices and rents are still increasing.
