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From CalMatters...
California’s Housing Crisis Has Gotten Worse, Not Better, Over the Last 30 Years
The Public Policy Institute of California, a think tank that conducts vigorous and objective research into vital state issues, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a series of retrospective reports.
Landlords Are Using AI to Raise Rents — And California Cities Are Leading the Pushback
California and federal prosecutors have accused software company RealPage of enriching itself ”at the expense of renters who pay inflated prices.”
Floods Wrecked These Farmtowns. Nearly 2 Years Later, Most California Aid Hasn’t Reached People
Floodwaters devastated the small communities of Pajaro and Planada in early 2023. California gave each town $20 million to recover – but as residents face down another winter, much of the aid has yet to reach them.
How Much Would It Cost to End Homelessness in California? Try More Than $100 Billion
Multiple state agencies spent nearly $24 billion on housing and homeless programs in the first five years of Gavin Newsom’s governorship, but the number of people without homes continued to grow, rising by 20% to more than 180,000 in the most recent federal count in 2023.
California Pledged $500 Million to Help Tenants Preserve Affordable Housing. They Didn’t Get a Dime.
California allotted half a billion dollars to help community land trusts across the state. But budget cuts and bureaucracy have land trust advocates back where they were in 2020: seeking state aid to preserve affordable housing.
From The Sacramento Bee...
Environmental Rebate Explained
How to apply rebate as part of the recent $80 million state program to electrify homes.
Late Payments to Nonprofits Hamper California’s Fight Against Homelessness
Homeless service providers are scaling back and taking out loans as they wait for late payments from the government.
Will New Laws Improve Housing for CA Farmworkers?
Many California farmworkers have long lacked safe and affordable places to sleep — an issue thrown into sharp relief after last year’s mass shooting in Half Moon Bay, which left seven agricultural workers dead.
New California Law Gives Tenants More Time to Respond to Eviction Notices
Tenant advocates say giving renters 10 days to respond to eviction notices, up from 5, will help those who live in rural areas and have trouble finding legal help. Some landlords argue it will increase their costs.
Why Ricardo Lara Says His Plan to Fix California’s Insurance Crisis Will Work
At a CalMatters event, California’s insurance commissioner says the changes he’s making will help homeowners and business owners. One idea: A state grant for those who spend money to protect their property from wildfires.
From https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/election/voter-guide/article2912...
Election Explainer: Proposition 33
The Sacramento Bee takes a look at the Proposition 33 rent-control measure on the November ballot.
Which Growing California Communities Will Get the Hottest?
California’s inland regions are experiencing dangerous heat waves, exacerbated by rapid population growth. As more people move away from the expensive coastal areas to more affordable inland communities, these regions are seeing significant demographic changes and spiking electricity bills.
CA Homeless Count Is Up 8% From 2022
An exclusive CalMatters analysis of the latest California homeless count reveals some good news and bad news: Though the growth rate of homelessness appears to be slowing, the overall number of unhoused Californians increased from two years ago.
CA Rent Control Battle Goes to the Ballot
Amid a Southern California heat wave, about 300 advocates for rent control — with two 10-foot “greedy landlord” puppets — rallied Thursday in downtown Los Angeles, chanting: “The rent is too damn high!”
California’s Inequality Hotspots
A large apartment complex in San Rafael’s majority-Latino Canal neighborhood. Latino families in Marin County are far more likely than white families to have trouble making ends meet, a new report finds.
More Affordable Housing Funds Could Come With New Labor Requirements
The Legislature is willing to guarantee $500 million annually to affordable housing developers, but with a caveat.
Bond Voyage: Supporters Yank California’s Largest-Ever Affordable Housing Measure
Backers pulled a $20 billion affordable housing bond off Bay Area ballots today, amid fears that it wouldn’t pass.
California Is Giving Schools More Homework: Build Housing for Teachers
Some California agencies are offering incentives and hosting workshops for school districts that want to build affordable housing for teachers.
Californians: Your Rent May Go Up Because of Rising Insurance Rates
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.
CA Rent Control Back on the Ballot, Twice
Sky-high rent is among Californians’ biggest concerns. Nearly 30% of tenants spend more than half their income on rent; and the median rent is $2,850 a month, 33% higher than the national average.
Two propositions on the Nov. 5 ballot address this issue — though one does so in a rather roundabout way.
Rent Drives Up CA Cost of Living
Many landlords in California can only raise the rent a certain amount. On August 1, they — and their tenants — found out how high.
California Has Seen Many Towns Created, but as Population Drops a Big Project Has Stalled
When California emerged from its colonial beginnings nearly two centuries ago and began coalescing into a distinct society, its towns and villages tended to be located either on navigable rivers, such as Sacramento, or around the 21 missions that Spanish explorer priests had established, such as San Diego.
When California Housing Regulators Beef With Voters, Who Wins?
What happens when voters take to the ballot to thumb their nose at state housing law? Courts haven’t offered a clear answer.
From Local News Matters...
California Forever abandons ballot measure in face of growing opposition, looks to 2026
California Forever’s announcement July 22 that it has decided to pull a ballot measure that would have let voters decide on a controversial planned city in rural Solano County drew swift reaction from political leaders and opponents.
From SF Gate...
California Forever Takes Initiative Off November Ballot
On July 22, California Forever announced it was withdrawing its initiative to amend the Solano County General Plan off the November ballot and would instead begin working with the county through the normal, though less expeditious, process.
Can California’s Health Care Providers Help Solve the State’s Homelessness Crisis?
Taking advantage of new state funds, some California healthcare providers are starting to offer what their homeless patients really need: housing.
California’s Debate Over Coastal Zone Reforms Has Created a False Choice Between Homes and Protections
A push to bolster housing production in California's coastal communities in recent years has led to heated battles over potential state reforms. Below, a veteran elected official believes the debate has created a false choice between housing and protections. The opposing view: A former attorney for the Coastal Commission says the state Coastal Act has failed to deliver on what it envisioned.
From The Mercury News...
YIMBYs Endorse California Forever
On June 19, California YIMBY announced support for the California Forever project going to the Solano County ballot in November.
These Cities Have a New Tactic to Evade California Housing Laws. Legal Experts Are Dubious
A recent court ruling exempted five charter cities from a controversial housing law. That’s given anti-density advocates across California an idea.
Will This Plan Fix CA Home Insurance Crisis?
Tens of thousands of California homeowners, especially those who live in areas at risk of wildfires, have lost their insurance or have to pay more to keep coverage. One after another, major companies have pulled out of the state, many citing the cost of claims.
From CapPublicRadio...
California Forever Ballot Measure Qualifies for Solano Ballot
On June 11, Solano County elections officials announced the verification of necessary signatures for the California Forever sponsored initiative to amend the county General Plan to be on the November ballot.
How Best to Reduce California Homelessness?
A panel at the CalMatters Ideas Festival debates how to reduce homelessness without punishing poverty. There’s worry about a potential $1 billion cut in state funding.
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