Housing and Land Use

Housing fight could force UC Berkeley to slash thousands of admissions

02/17/2022 - 4:00 AM By Brittany M.

NIMBYism goes to school.

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Dave Chapelle Goes Full NIMBY On His Town’s Affordable Housing Plan

02/15/2022 - 3:56 AM By Brittany M.

“I cannot believe you would make me audition for you. You look like clowns. I am not bluffing. I will take it all off the table.”

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Angelenos are united in their anger and distrust over homelessness

02/14/2022 - 7:24 PM By Brittany M.

The results of a new focus group show near unanimity among L.A. voters on the issue of homelessness.

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A California town hoped mountain lions would help it skirt SB9. The AG threatened to sue.

02/10/2022 - 5:48 AM By Brittany M.

The state got the last roar.

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Los Angeles’ Infamous Cecil Hotel Turned Into Affordable Housing

01/03/2022 - 2:03 PM By Brittany M.

It's been called one of the world’s creepiest hotels and is listed among the most "haunted" places in America.

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Ten years after the end of redevelopment, homelessness has exploded

12/09/2021 - 5:26 AM By Brittany M.

By Mike Madrid

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SoCal Rents Expected to Jump Over Next Two Years

12/09/2021 - 5:22 AM By Brittany M.

The researchers predict triple-digit increases in communities like Rancho Cucamonga, Oxnard, and North City where vacancy rates are extremely low.

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LA Voters Are Fed Up With the Response to Homelessness

12/07/2021 - 9:00 AM By Brittany M.

A new poll shows voters are souring on housing first policies.

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State and Local Governments Head for Housing Crisis Showdown

11/30/2021 - 8:25 AM By Brittany M.

The state is ramping up legal threats and punitive actions against local governments.

California League of Cities

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What Local Governments Need to Know About the New Housing Accountability Unit

11/04/2021 - 9:22 AM By Brittany M.

The team will consist of 25 members with a budget of more than $4 million tasked with enforcing a series of state housing laws.

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