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Why Homeless Encampments Are Exploding in L.A.

09/08/2020 - 4:31 AM By Brittany M.
At the start of the coronavirus pandemic, there was an all-hands-on-deck effort to get homeless people off of L.A.’s streets. And yet, six months in, the number of encampments lining city streets, beaches, and even golf courses has grown exponentially.
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Cities Pursue Eviction Bans in Response to Coronavirus

03/17/2020 - 5:23 AM By Brittany M.

Social distancing will undoubtedly end up being one of the top words of 2020.

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It’s Baaaaack. Scott Wiener Introduces New Housing Density Bill.

03/12/2020 - 6:05 AM By Brittany M.

In his latest attempt to increase housing density throughout the state, Senator Scott Wiener has introduced SB 902, which would allow multifamily housing in residential zones.

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Seaside City Council Approves Campus Town Project

03/12/2020 - 5:53 AM By Brittany M.

A landmark housing and commercial development project in Seaside got the thumbs up from the entire City Council last week. It is being called a victory for social justice advocates.

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Shuttered Schools Could Become Affordable Housing in Pasadena

02/06/2020 - 9:04 AM By Brittany M.

Pasadena Unified is poised to shut down five schools due to declining enrollment. Now, the shuttered facilities could be converted into much needed affordable housing.

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SB50 Runs Into Opposition From Low-Income Groups

01/27/2020 - 8:05 PM By Brittany M.
But it's not all bad news.
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Scott Wiener Introduces SB 50 2.0

01/08/2020 - 7:35 PM By Brittany M.

One of the most contentious bills of the last session is back, albeit with some changes.

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97% of Local Governments Behind on RHNA Goals

12/12/2019 - 7:09 AM By Brittany M.

How many cities and counties are on track to meet state-mandated housing permit goals?

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Surplus Land Act Ruling Will Be Felt in Charter Cities

12/03/2019 - 4:54 AM By Brittany M.

San Jose and more than 100 other charter cities must offer any surplus public land to affordable housing developers before it can be sold, an appeals court has ruled.

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In Major Vote, SCAG Favors More Housing in Coastal Areas

11/12/2019 - 4:26 AM By Brittany M.
The vote marks a major shift in the way SoCal cities plan for growth — a shift away from the region’s inland communities towards the coastal areas.
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Six months after his retirement as city manager of Pittsburg, Garrett Evans has landed a new…
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The Palmdale City Council approved an employment agreement with Salvador Mendez on Tuesday, making…
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