A new bill aimed at increasing affordable housing construction is back by California’s carpenters’ unions, but the Construction and Building Trades Council is opposed, saying it doesn't guarantee union wages.

Santa Clara County will receive $16.7 million to buy and convert the Crestview Hotel in Mountain View into 48 housing units for chronically homeless residents, homeless youth and young people at risk of becoming homeless. The county has already approved spending roughly $23 million on the project in addition to the state funding, which means each apartment unit will cost approximately $827,000. 

The supervisors unanimously approved the purchase of four properties, creating 324 affordable housing units: two in San Jose, one in Morgan Hill and one in Santa Clara.

The mayor promised to address homelessness, crime and blight by constructing 1,000 quick-build apartments for the homeless, adding dozens of additional police officers to the force and employing unhoused residents to clean and beautify San Jose.

Thousands of housing units previously approved by the 2016 $950 million Housing Bond are still not built.

Gillmor wants to build homes on the property he owns with his children—including Santa Clara Mayor Lisa Gillmor—and 200 some investors

Developer says 'Having a readily available supply of land is critical to meet the City of Gilroy’s anticipated housing needs. Once annexed and entitled, the project will be an important source for various housing types and affordability levels for many years.'

Developer Gary Dillabough says there’s “definitely a threat” the 2.8 acre Valley Title project implodes if the Pacific Motor Inn is approved.

A one-size-fits-all housing policy fits no one at all. San Jose needs structured, smart growth, not more opportunities for displacement.

Affordable housing advocates are asking why bills supported by state Senate leader Toni Atkins are stuck in the Assembly. One answer appears to be a labor provision pushed by the State Building and Construction Trades Council.

Santa Clara city and county officials cheer the “Agrihood” plan for affordable housing begun 15 years ago, in groundbreaking ceremonies at the North Winchester Boulevard site. at the boundary of San Jose and Santa Clara.

Former Councilman Johnny Khamis suggests CEQA reforms to keep businesses in California and address rising housing costs.

As the valley’s tech companies have driven the U.S. economy since the Great Recession, the region remains one of the most unequal.

Former Councilman Johnny Khamis suggests leaders try a pilot program to limit risk to the city.

Cupertino electeds adopted the new density rules seemingly unaware of a letter from the state warning the ordinance violated California law.

The county hopes to purchase and build homes on several sites to reach its goal of 4,800 new units by 2027.