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San Diego Leaders Point Fingers as County Data Reveal a 22% Rise in Homelessness

06/13/2023 - 4:27 AM By Brittany M.

The crisis is putting pressure on city and county leaders.

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Who Bought This California Ghost Town — And Why?

05/25/2023 - 8:45 AM By Brittany M.

A Riverside County ghost town just sold to a mystery buyer for $22.6 million, unleashing a flurry of speculation.

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State Sues Elk Grove Over Housing

05/04/2023 - 9:26 AM By Brittany M.

“Our state is in a housing crisis and local governments must do their part to allow for affordable housing options for all members of our communities, regardless of their income level,” said Attorney General Rob Bonta. 

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State Rejects Orange’s Housing Element

05/02/2023 - 9:22 AM By Brittany M.

Is another housing fight brewing in Orange County? 

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California Expands Its Lawsuit Against Huntington Beach

04/13/2023 - 8:08 AM By Brittany M.

On Monday, California expanded its lawsuit against Huntington Beach to include the city’s failure to adopt a state-mandated housing element.

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City of Davis Now Under ‘Builder’s Remedy’

04/13/2023 - 7:59 AM By Brittany M.

Davis officials have lost the ability the deny a number of development projects that would violate the city’s zoning rules.

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California and Huntington Beach Sue Each Other Over Housing

03/14/2023 - 4:36 AM By Brittany M.

At a press conference, Newsom called Huntington Beach “Exhibit A” for “what’s wrong with housing in the state of California.”

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Some Cities and Counties Could Lose Homeless Funds Under New Bill

02/23/2023 - 7:57 AM By Brittany M.
A bill introduced last week by Assemblywoman Luz Rivas (D – San Fernando Valley) would make Homelessness Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) funds contingent on what the author calls “tangible results.”
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LA Homeless Authority Gets New CEO. Can She Solve the Crisis?

02/02/2023 - 5:25 AM By Brittany M.

Va Lecia Adams Kellum will earn a jaw-dropping $430,000 per year.

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California’s Duplex Law Isn’t Working. Now What?

01/24/2023 - 6:17 AM By Brittany M.

A new UC Berkeley report shows SB 9 has failed to spur multi-family housing construction across the state. Frustrated with the slow pace of building, housing advocates could pursue additional legislation that wrestles more local control away from cities. 

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Pinole hires Garrett Evans as Interim City Manager
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Six months after his retirement as city manager of Pittsburg, Garrett Evans has landed a new…
Embattled Head of Solano County Homeless Services Agency Resigns
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After Months in Interim Role, Salvador Mendez Lands Palmdale’s Top Administrative Job
Thursday, March 5, 2026
The Palmdale City Council approved an employment agreement with Salvador Mendez on Tuesday, making…
Fullerton Appoints Permanent City Manager
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Eddie Manfro has assumed the City Manager’s position in Fullerton, California. He was appointed by…
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