State GovernmentElk Grove settles with state on affordable housing lawsuitSeptember 4, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiThe lawsuit is part of the Newsom Administration’s push to go after local governments that delay or deny affordable housing projects. The city must pay attorney fees and increase reporting on housing proposals. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNewsom signs 2 housing billsAugust 27, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiThe governor signed two bills meant to help more people get — and stay in housing.
Sacramento RegionSacramento shuts down high-profile homeless camp weeks after governor says cities have ‘no more excuses’August 26, 2024 | Kristin Lam | Gerardo Zavala | Chris NicholsCamp Resolution’s closure comes less than a year-and-a-half after unhoused residents signed a lease with Sacramento allowing them to stay on the city-owned property. Early on, supporters said the lease could be a model for addressing camps citywide.
Sacramento RegionSacramento Community Land Trust acquires its first propertyAugust 19, 2024 | Kate WolffeThe purchase of a community garden in Del Paso Heights will allow people in neighboring tiny homes to have outdoor space, according to the executive director.
State GovernmentBond voyage: Supporters yank California’s largest-ever affordable housing measureAugust 14, 2024Backers pulled a $20 billion affordable housing bond off Bay Area ballots today, amid fears that it wouldn’t pass.
Sacramento RegionSacramento prepares ordinance encouraging multi-unit housing throughout cityAugust 14, 2024 | Kristin LamThe Missing Middle Housing Interim Ordinance aims to encourage building small apartment buildings in areas previously limited to single-family homes.
Housing and HomelessnessOfficials and residents celebrate full occupancy of Cornerstone affordable housing developmentAugust 13, 2024The first-ever partnership between Mutual Housing California and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento resulted in Cornerstone’s unique approach to filling a once formerly empty parcel combining rental housing and homeownership into one project.
State GovernmentSeveral housing bills are still in play in the California LegislatureAugust 12, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiLawmakers have a few more weeks to move bills that aim to address the state’s housing crisis to the Governor’s desk.
Housing and HomelessnessSacramento County judge denies request to prevent closure of Camp Resolution August 9, 2024 | Kristin LamA judge ruled Camp Resolution residents don’t face immediate harm when the lease for the city-owned property ends.
State GovernmentCalifornia governor vows to take away funding from cities and counties for not clearing encampmentsAugust 9, 2024California Gov. Gavin Newsom has a message to local governments: clear homeless encampments now or lose out on state funding next year.
