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The California Coalition for Rural Housing has been working since 1976 to provide affordable housing options for rural and low-income individuals and families.

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Davis Joint Unified School District Superintendent Warns of School Closures

04/02/2025

In their April 1 meeting, the Davis City Council heard ominous warnings from Davis Joint Unified School District Superintendent Best about consequences of not building more housing as soon as possible.

CA Lawmakers Seek to Change CEQA (Again)

03/28/2025

A handful of legislators rallied near the state Capitol Thursday to promote what they’re calling an “extremely unsexy,” but important, bipartisan bill package intended to put California’s housing development into overdrive.

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Empower Yolo Renames Shelter to Honor Starkweather Family’s Transformative Support

Empower Yolo is proud to announce the renaming of its shelter to the Starkweather Family Shelter in honor of the Starkweather family’s extraordinary generosity and commitment to the organization’s mission.

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Affordable Housing Funding Receipts Approved

The West Sacramento City Council approved a resolution at its Feb. 19 meeting that will provide additional funding for affordable housing efforts in West Sacramento.Original article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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Single-Parent Student Housing Completed

The City of West Sacramento, Raise the Barr, Brinshore Development, Operative Office and Yolo County Housing Authority celebrated the grand opening of The Huddle on 5th, an 18-unit apartment complex located at 221 5th St. in West Sacramento on Oct. …

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Tiny Home, Big Problems

Resident Robyn Davis has an issue living by the rules here.Original article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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Prefab Temporary Housing Might Soon Shelter Unhoused Californians

Small, less-expensive readymade homes could buy time as the state continues to struggle with homelessness and high building costs.  By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main...

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Council Approves Affordable Housing Project

Affordable housing here appears lush with the addition of Evergreen Apartments. Original article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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UC Regents Approve New Student Housing at UC Davis

UC Davis will break ground on a new residence hall next spring in the Segundo area, following approval this week by the UC Board of RegentsOriginal article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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Make It Happen for Yolo County Receives $25,000

Grant of $25,000 from the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation Community Fund Ensures Local Under-Resourced Transition Age Foster Youth Can Become Successful First-Time RentersOriginal article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

Image caption: As residents continue to exit California, the state’s political power at the national level is at risk.
Updated: California Exodus, Housing and the State's Political Future

The California housing crisis is not only weakening the state politically at the national level, it could shift the political balance in Washington, D.C., as Republican-led states add population while California’s exodus continues.

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California Fire Insurance Crisis: How the State Helps Homeowners
The state tries persuading insurance companies to cover homes in fire zones.
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Is California’s Housing Crisis Making Inequality Worse?
California has some of the worst economic inequality in the United States. Is housing a cause? Could it be a cure?
Zoning laws tell you what you can and can't build on the property you own. How does government get away with that?
How Zoning Laws Shape California and Society
Zoning is everywhere, but is it a way to regulate development or a tool for social engineering?
Does California’s signature environmental law protect the state’s scenic beauty, or cause more problems than it solves?
CEQA: The Surprising Story of CA’s Key Environmental Law
54-year-old environmental law is often blamed for causing the state’s housing crisis. Is it getting a bad rap?
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