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Is the Secret to Housing Affordability in California Buried in the Building Code?

05/14/2025

California lawmakers are considering a bill that would pause updates to state housing standards. Is the building code to blame for California’s housing crisis?

Davis Explores Measure J/R/D Amendments

05/14/2025

In their May 13 meeting, the Davis City Council approved moving forward with city commissions exploring amendments to Measure J/R/D as a way of encouraging housing development to meet state mandates.

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Homeowners in Bryte, Broderick Offered Free or Low-Cost Repairs

Bryte Broderick area homeowners have until May 16 to submit applications to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento for free or low-cost home repairs via the fourth annual Rock the Block Bryte Broderick initiative.Original article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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Council Approves Tiny Homes on Wheels as Allowed Dwellings

Since October 2020, Robin Davis has begun her regular public comments at City Council meetings by introducing herself as a resident who lives in her “160-square-foot, semi-off-grid tiny home on wheels on my undeveloped residential property here in West Sacramento.”

Image caption: 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

The California Environmental Quality Act, CEQA, is the state’s signature environmental legislation, and is also often named as the villain in the state’s housing shortage. But the story may not be that simple.

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Apply Now for Habitat’s Rock the Block in Bryte/Broderick

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento is inviting Bryte and Broderick homeowners to apply for Rock the Block, a two-day event focused on essential home repairs and neighborhood beautification.Original article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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County Launches Free Program for Home Energy Efficiency Resources

The Yolo County Sustainability Division has launched the Yolo Energy Partnership (YEP), a new initiative aiming to help residents in unincorporated Yolo County reduce utility costs, improve home comfort and access free energy-efficiency resources.Original article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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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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The state tries persuading insurance companies to cover homes in fire zones.
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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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