California housing policy

Opinion: How Berkeley Solved Its Housing Crisis. And How Davis Can Solve Its

Berkeley and Davis have both experienced a reduction in rental costs, a development attributed to increased housing production within their respective jurisdictions. Berkeley’s strategy involved a significant expansion of multifamily housing, leading to a broader market impact. Conversely, Davis’s rent stabilization primarily resulted from an increase in student-oriented rental units, leaving the city with an unresolved crisis in ownership housing.

ACLU Files Complaint Against Riverside for Rejecting Homeless Housing Grant

The ACLU of Southern California filed a formal complaint with the California Civil Rights Department against the Riverside City Council for rejecting a $20.1 million state Homekey+ grant, alleging the decision was based on discriminatory stereotypes and fear-based assumptions about people experiencing homelessness and individuals with disabilities.