Yolo County Housing Digest

Residents of Camp Resolution in Sacramento announced their intention of remaining on the city-owned lot despite the lease expiring, and are seeking an injunction preventing eviction.

Many landlords in California can only raise the rent a certain amount. On August 1, they — and their tenants — found out how high.

In their July 30 meeting, the Davis City Council approved the adoption of objective design standards for housing development projects as mandated by state law.

After discovering a lack of enabling legislation to support review of qualified development proposals by so-called objective design standards, the City of Davis staff and city council have begun the process of drafting and approving an ordinance to satisfy state law.

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.

In an effort to reduce costs and time in the planning pipeline, the City of Davis has begun offering pre-designed plans for accessory dwelling units in a variety of sizes and configurations.

What happens when voters take to the ballot to thumb their nose at state housing law? Courts haven’t offered a clear answer.

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.

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.

The University of California Board of Regents approved $100 million for a new residence hall for UC Davis.

Yolo County announced the launch of the Housing Rehabilitation Program offering financing options for repairs and upgrades for home owners in the unincorporated areas of the county.

Taking advantage of new state funds, some California healthcare providers are starting to offer what their homeless patients really need: housing.

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.

The City of Davis Planning Commission is exploring the adoption of so-called Objective Design Standards for land use and development.

On June 19, California YIMBY announced support for the California Forever project going to the Solano County ballot in November.

A $77 million project for housing 400- 600 students was announced by developer McCarthy Building Companies and architecture firm Gensler.

A recent court ruling exempted five charter cities from a controversial housing law. That’s given anti-density advocates across California an idea.

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.

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.

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.

On June 6, the Solano Land Trust announced its opposition to the California Forever project to build a new community housing up to 400,000 people in the county.

These community projects can give renters and low-income homeowners a chance to go solar, but the PUC’s action is unlikely to give them the option.

The City of Davis explains some legal issues around the proposed 74.6-acre development.

A housing development project is being proposed to convert almost 75 acres on the north half of the Wildhorse Golf Club in Davis to 500 - 700 new homes.

Affordable housing in Davis was the topic of a Community Conversation held at the Davis Community Church on May 18.

Residents and supporters of self-governing homeless "Camp Resolution" marched to Sacramento city hall on May 15 in opposition of city plans to close the camp.

Tenants in many new privately owned, low-income units will be protected from double-digit increases. So will some in existing units, after a state committee on affordable housing imposed a rent cap.

The Mikuni Charitable Organization donation of $5,000 to Make It Happen for Yolo County is in support of local, under-resourced youth making the transition to independent living.

The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources advisors has published a new website with information resources for small acreage landowners raising livestock.

No issue matters more to Californians than housing and homelessness. Catch up on where the major Senate candidates stand on the subject.

California State Senator Nancy Skinner has introduced SB 1212, which prohibit an investment entity from purchasing, acquiring, or leasing a single-family home or duplex.

The city’s Social Service and Housing Department is seeking feedback from local renters at these events.