The El Dorado County case before the state's highest court about impact fees could have huge consequences for new housing construction in California.
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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.
Domestic Violence Shelters Face Steep Funding Cuts in New Year
Federal funding for domestic violence shelters and housing programs is declining. Advocates want the state to step in, but with a record projected deficit, new spending is unlikely.
Assembly Speaker Rivas Shifts Leadership to Boost Pro-Housing Agenda
Speaker Robert Rivas seems to be laying the institutional groundwork for an aggressively pro-housing legislature next year.
Santa Clara County Reports Highest Eviction Rate Increase in CA
The number of Californians facing eviction was relatively low for years during a lengthy statewide moratorium. In the year after it ended in June 2022, cases soared and still remain high in large counties.
SJ Police Chief Announces Resignation of Officer Who Sent Racist Texts After Shooting Bystander in 2022
Police Chief Anthony Mata said after Internal Affairs investigators early last week discovered racist text messages sent by Officer Mark McNamara, the officer resigned and would not be charged in connection with the 2022 shooting of young Black man, who recovered and has sued the city.
San Jose Gets Low Marks for ‘Zombie Survivability’
Travel website's analysis of top U.S. cities ranks San Jose No. 5, among 'the worst cities to live in for a zombie outbreak.'
Paid Sick Leave Increased to Five Days Next Year in California
Proponents originally sought seven days of sick leave. The bill also extends protections against retaliation to workers who are in a union.
Three-day Strike by Kaiser Health Workers Has Big Impact in California
Roughly half of Californians with private health insurance receive medical care from Kaiser Permanente.
Whom Will Gov. Newsom Appoint to Fill Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s Senate Seat?
The death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein means that Gov. Newsom has to decide who will fill her seat. He has said he would appoint a caretaker, not one of the three Democrats who are already running.
Trump Tells California GOP: ‘No Way We Lose This State in a Real Election’
The former president railed against Democrats and again claimed the 2020 election was rigged, even though he lost California by nearly two-to-one. The GOP's 2023 state convention also heard from Gov. Ron DeSantis, Sen. Tim Scott and Vivek Ramaswamy.
California Gunmakers Fear Impact of New Taxes on Sales
Gov. Gavin Newsom this week signed a tax on firearms and ammunition, among other new gun control laws. California’s remaining gun manufacturers wonder if they have a future.
California Lawmakers Endorse Wide Variety of Affordable Housing Options
A patchwork of bills is giving housing developers and local governments more options to reduce red tape for housing projects.
California Gives $91M in Community Grants to Counter Increases in Hate Crimes
Hate crimes were up 20% in California in 2022, with those against transgender, Muslim and Black people increasing especially sharply.
