California Legislature Approves SB 330, “Housing Crisis Act of 2019”
(From Press Release – Senator Nancy Skinner) – The California Legislature has approved Senate Bill 330, the…
Governor and Legislative Leaders Reach Agreement on Rental Cap Legislation
Governor Gavin Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Toni Atkins, Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon and Assemblymember David Chiu…
Guest Commentary: Zoning: Planning, Suggestion, or Baloney?
by Mark Dempsey California’s recent housing affordability crisis leads to some conversations about zoning and NIMBYism (see…
Commentary: Housing’s Impact on the Economy
In recent weeks we have had discussions on whether the proposed ARC (Aggie Research Campus) needs housing…
Study Finds California Rent is Increasingly Out of Reach for Working People
A new report by the National Low Income Housing Coalition finds that the Fair Market Rent (FMR)…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Homelessness Debate – Housing, Mental Illness, Both?
Last week, citing a number of sources, we argued that the percentage of homeless suffering from mental…
Commentary: Is the Elimination of Single-Family Zoning the Answer?
Senator Scott Wiener could not get his zoning changes through the legislature – yet – but as…
Guest Commentary: Affordable Housing: ‘Income inequality, unaffordable housing, homelessness, are not bugs’
(c) By Mark Dempsey Special to the Vanguard Pundits, public policy mavens, and environmentalists are working overtime…
Safe Lot Bill Gains Momentum, Passes the Assembly
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Marc Berman (D-Palo Alto) released the following statement in response to Assembly Bill 302…
Governor Newsom Announces the Formation of the Homeless and Supportive Housing Advisory Task Force
New Task Force will be co-chaired by Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg and Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark…
SB 50, Controversial Housing Bill Killed For At Least Another Session
For the second consecutive year, Senator Scott Wiener’s controversial housing bill has been shelved. On Thursday, the…
Key Pieces of Legislation on Private Prisons, Safe Lots and CBD Move Forward
AB 32 to End Use of For-Profit, Private Prisons in California Passes Assembly Appropriations Committee (From Press…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Impacts of SB 50 Being Assessed, Battles Emerge with Suburbs Pushing Back
An article that appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle on Friday looks at the impact of Senator…
Legislation to Establish Major New Incentive for Affordable Housing in Opportunity Zones Clears Key Committee
Unanimous Bipartisan Support For Legislation that would address concerns from the 2017 federal tax overhaul and build…
Carpenters Union Endorses Senator Wiener’s SB 50, the More HOMES Act
The Northern California Carpenters Regional Council represents over 35,000 union carpenters throughout Northern California (From Press Release)…
After Threatened Arrests, Rent Control Advocates Cheer Passage of Key Bills
By Crescenzo Vellucci Vanguard Sacramento Bureau SACRAMENTO – Rent control advocates fighting for security for renters were…
Sunday Commentary: Will California Really Get Rid of Single-Family Zoning?
The statewide housing crisis has definitely spawned a number of initiatives and some different approaches. Earlier this…
Mailer Attacks SB 50, Senator Wiener as Man from Real Estate
(From Press Release) – As California Sen. Scott Wiener’s SB 50 wends its way through legislative committees…
SB 50 Clears Hurdle by Passing Senate Governance and Finance Committee
(From Press Release) – On Wednesday, Senator Scott Wiener’s (D-San Francisco) Senate Bill 50 — the More HOMES…
Rent Control Advocates Stage Capitol Sit-ins to Counter Housing Crisis
Governor’s Office Said Rent Control Will Help, but Fails to Provide Food, Water & Bathroom By Crescenzo…