Housing

State Government

‘It’s A Shame’: California Squandered $2.7 Billion For Affordable Housing, Audit Says

November 20, 2020 | Chris Nichols

The California State Auditor found the state wasted $2.7 billion in bond resources that could have spurred affordable housing construction.

State Government

‘It Is Inhumane’: Advocates For Sacramento Homeless Say Criteria For Opening Warming Centers Must Change

November 17, 2020 | Chris Nichols

Temperatures must hit 32 degrees or less for three consecutive nights before warming centers open in the Sacramento region. Advocates say the threshold should be less stringent.

Organizers File Suit To Stop Sacramento Redevelopment Plan That Tenants, Housing Advocates Fear Will Lead To Displacement

October 13, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-Tan

The Friends of New Helvetia claim the City of Sacramento is violating environmental laws by approving a redevelopment plan around the city’s two oldest housing projects.

State Government

Newsom Signed Hundreds Of Bills Into Law. Here’s A Look At Some

October 1, 2020 | Scott Rodd | Nicole Nixon

The COVID-19 pandemic complicated lawmakers’ ability to gather in the state Capitol to pass laws, but it also required a hard pivot to address health and economic response.

Business

Despite Pandemic, Median Home Price In California Tops $700,000

September 18, 2020 | Scott Rodd

Even as the economy is battered by the pandemic, low mortgage rates and limited inventory are driving a continued rise in home prices.

State Government

Democratic Squabbling Doomed California’s ‘Year Of Housing Production.’ What Will Happen In 2021?

September 13, 2020

Despite entering 2020 with the governor and many legislators pushing for an increase in housing production, none of the bills put forth went into effect. The coronavirus pandemic has also put prospects for such bills in 2021 in doubt.

Zoom Towns And The New Housing Market For The 2 Americas

September 8, 2020

One America is living in a housing boom. The other needs support from the government or family for an affordable place to live.

State Government

Analysis: How Renters, Landlords And Banks Fared In The Eviction Compromise

September 1, 2020

A compromise to prevent feared eviction tsunami passes Legislature with little time to spare.

State Government

Here Are Bills To Watch On Final Day Of California’s Legislative Session

August 31, 2020 | Scott Rodd | Nicole Nixon

The end of this year’s legislative session is even more hectic than usual, as lawmakers try to make up for lost time at the Capitol due to COVID-19.

State Government

Newsom, Lawmakers Strike Pandemic Eviction Deal. Here’s What You Need To Know

August 28, 2020

The proposed deal has some eviction protection provisions for tenants, but no rent forgiveness. Proponents of the bill insist that it’s a stopgap measure meant to help Californians in need until — they hope — federal aid comes through.