Monday Morning Thoughts: Fires, Disasters, Housing Crisis – This Is the Future
Last week, CalMatters Columnist Dan Walters argued that the fires in LA could end up clobbering the…
Trump Immediately Sued over Birthright Citizenship Executive Order
Despite legal scholars believing the law to be clearly unconstitutional, President Trump carried out his campaign promise…
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…
California Continues to Prioritize Young Children in 25-26 Budget
Sacramento, CA – The Governor and his administration have continued to prioritize infant and early childhood health,…
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…
Governor Announces Completion of Key Construction of High-Speed Rail
Kern County – Governor Gavin Newsom joined California High Speed Rail Authority CEO Ian Choudri, local leaders…
Commentary: California YIMBY Director Offers Solution to Exploding Homeless Population
In an op-ed for MSNBC, Ned Resnikoff, the policy director for California YIMBY, noted the bleak news…
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…
Governor Claims Success in CARE Court as It Opens in All 58 California Counties
Sacramento, CA – Governor Newsom is claiming victory as the CARE Court (Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment)…
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…
Guest Commentary: CURB Coalition Condemns Prop 36’s Passage, Vows to Escalate Fight against California’s Return to Failed Policies
As the dust settles from this election, some may rush to declare that Proposition 36’s passage or…
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…
Gascón Supports Request for Clemency from Governor Gavin Newsom for Erik and Lyle Menendez
Los Angeles, CA – Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced that he supports the Menendez…
Unhoused Berkeleyans Demand an End to Inhumane Homeless Policies
Berkeley, CA – Three homeless encampments have been recently established on public land to protest the current…
Study from Harvard and UCSF Confirms Minimum Wage Increase Delivered Higher Pay without Reducing Jobs
Sacramento, CA – Another study —this time from the Harvard Kennedy School and the University of California…
Senator Cortese Says He Will Continue to Take Legislative Action to Protect Farmworkers from Ongoing Heat Waves Caused by Climate Change
A UC Merced study reveals nearly 50% of farmworkers today continue to report their farming employers are…
My View: Norwalk Is a Warning Sign for Other Communities That Are Blocking Housing in California
Davis, CA – This week the hammer from the state of California fell on the City of…
Governor Claims Victory on $20 Fast-Food Minimum Wage
Sacramento, CA – Despite fears that increasing the minimum wage for fast food workers would be detrimental…
Governor Vetoes Farmworker Protection Bill – Senator Cortese Issues Strong Response
Sacramento, CA – Governor Newsom vetoed SB 1299 which would have established the Farmworker Climate Change Heat…
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…
