Assemblymember Ward Introduces AB 474 to Enhance Affordable Housing Options for Low-Income Seniors
(SACRAMENTO, CA) – Assemblymember Chris Ward (D-San Diego) has introduced his fourth housing bill of the session,…
Commentary: ADUs Represent a Chance at Affordability but Also the Need for Zoning Reform
The ongoing affordable housing crisis reveals a stark truth: many homeowners are resorting to unpermitted accessory dwelling…
Guest Commentary: Millions of Square Feet of Unused Space in LA and Surrounding Area Currently Sit Unused – We Need to Work to Convert Vacant Office Space in CA to Housing
Los Angeles, CA – Endeavor Group Real Estate (EGRE), a Wyoming-based real estate firm, announced a call…
Housing Advocates Blast Trump Admin’s Funding Freeze and Its ‘Harmful Impact on Housing’
The Trump administration’s actions could have a wide-ranging impact on all sorts of federal assistance programs, and…
Housing Is A Human Right Implores California Apartment Association to Call for Rent Freezes
On the heels of widespread reports of rent gouging in Southern California following its recent apocalyptic wildfires,…
Guest Commentary: What Is the Future of Rent Control in California?
Let’s start with the facts. In California, the expansion of rent control has been on the ballot…
Commentary: Fires Put Further Strain on Housing Market As Governor’s Prior Efforts Have Come Up Short
The impact of the devastating fires in Los Angeles on the housing crisis, of course, can’t be…
My View: I Agree That VMT Analysis Is a Problem for Housing Production… But…
I saw the article from Susan Shelley entitled: “California’s VMT restrictions have no effect on climate change,…
Commentary: Newsom’s Housing Efforts Fall Short – What Does That Mean for Davis?
The SF Chronicle this week reported that “California is wildly off track to meet Newsom’s 2025 housing…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Housing Is a Public Safety Issue
In the last election cycle, voters in California sent a message about crime—they voted down Prop. 6,…
Native American Communities Receive $91 Million for Affordable Housing and Homeless Interventions
Sacramento, CA – California Governor announced this week California Native American tribes throughout the state will receive…
California Seeks to Improve Public Safety by Reducing Homelessness and Recidivism
Sacramento, CA – This week Governor Newsom launched a first-of-its-kind program to improve public safety — with…
State Reaches Agreement with La Habra Heights on Violations of State Housing Law
Sacramento, CA – Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the state has entered into…
Huntington Beach Once Again Shut Down in Effort to Skirt State Housing Laws
Sacramento, CA – Unable to gain traction in state court, Huntington Beach attempted to go to the…
Senator Wahab Applauds Introduction of Federal Homes Act of 2024
Sacramento, CA – Senator Aisha Wahab in 2023 authored the Stable Affordable Housing Act of 2023 (SB…
Guest Commentary: Only a Housing Paradigm Shift Will Make a Difference for California
Disclaimer: Opinions are those of the writer and do not reflect those of The Vanguard or its…
State Takes Action Against Norwalk on Housing, Shelter Ban
Sacramento, CA – In a drastic step, the state announced this week it is decertifying the City…
Housing Justice Advocates Applaud Signing of Law That Will Help House More Poor and Working Californians
San Francisco, CA – Housing justice advocates applauded a new law signed by Governor Newsom that will…
Governor Signs Housing Package into Law
Sacramento, CA -This week Governor Newsom signed into law the three bills of a housing package put…
YIMBY Applauds Signing of SB 1123 – Construction of Affordable Starter Homes
Sacramento, CA – California YIMBY this week applauded Governor Newsom signing into law legislation that could re-kindle…
