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How Wealthy Cities Use ADUs to Bypass Housing Quotas

06/20/2023 - 11:32 AM By Brittany M.

In some affluent San Mateo County cities, up to 80% of state-mandated affordable housing now consists of granny flats.

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These Are the Most Expensive Zip Codes in America

11/21/2019 - 4:46 AM By Brittany M.

91 of 100 are right here in California.

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America’s Priciest Zip Codes

11/28/2018 - 5:59 PM By Brittany M.

It's a wonder any of us can afford to live here anymore.

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What’s in a Name? How 75 Bay Area Towns Got Their Designations.

07/03/2018 - 5:15 AM By Brittany M.

History and trivia buffs, listen up because we’ve got the perfect divertissement before you head into the July 4th Holiday.

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Analysis: Trump Underperformed Romney in Dozens of Right-Leaning Cities

02/06/2017 - 8:47 AM By Brittany M.

This wasn't your typical election.

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