Judy Ennis, founder of the Davis Community Action Network, has announced her candidacy for the District 1 seat on the Davis City Council in the November 2026 election, focusing on housing affordability, economic resilience, climate preparedness, public services and rebuilding trust between residents and local government.
Davis is at risk of falling short of its lower-income housing requirements, which could lead to increased state intervention and scrutiny of local policies, unless two large peripheral projects – Willowgrove and Village Farms – are approved and built.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a legal victory in a lawsuit challenging U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development funding restrictions on the Continuum of Care grant program, which provides housing resources for families, youth and people with disabilities.
Davis is facing a housing shortage and needs to expand its housing supply to meet the needs of its residents, workers, students, and potential residents, and two proposed projects, Village Farms and Willowgrove, could help address this issue by providing a range of housing options, including affordable units.
Austin, Texas has seen a 16% decrease in median rent between 2021 and 2026 due to the construction of 120,000 new housing units, demonstrating that increasing housing supply can help to ease price pressure.
The Davis City Council has moved forward with a proposed ordinance that would shift responsibility for sidewalk maintenance to adjacent property owners, while emphasizing that enforcement remains months-if not years-away as officials work through policy details and community concerns.
The La Maravilla project, a 136-unit affordable housing development in the Mission District of San Francisco, is finally moving forward after years of delays, thanks to a combination of state housing mandates, local funding commitments, and sustained advocacy.
The Village Farms Affordable Housing Plan is designed to maximize its chances of being built by leveraging the federal 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, its prime location, improved donated land, early delivery, and real cash contribution.
In Episode 324 of the Everyday Injustice podcast, host David Greenwald and Kandia Milton discuss the systemic barriers facing people returning from incarceration, and the need for bipartisan cooperation to reduce recidivism and strengthen communities.
The applicants have submitted a revised affordable housing plan for the proposed Willowgrove development that would deliver 250 deed-restricted affordable units, significantly exceeding the city’s minimum requirements while committing to accelerated construction timelines and early infrastructure delivery.
The Working Families Party is challenging the influence of money in San Francisco politics by building power through organized people, and urging volunteers to get involved in the fight for democracy.
A report from Climate Cabinet Education argues that housing, transportation, and climate crises are interconnected and can be addressed through a single set of reforms, such as transit-oriented development, parking reform, and accessory dwelling units.
The US needs to take a U-turn in its management of homelessness and addiction, as the number one cause of homelessness is poverty, not mental illness or addiction, and the US and the Philippines are the only countries that require cash bail.
The National Fair Housing Alliance has expressed concern that two executive orders issued by the Trump administration could undermine key civil rights protections without meaningfully increasing housing supply.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, challenging federal guidance that the state says would significantly weaken fair housing enforcement, as part of a coalition of 16 attorneys general.
The data from the City of Davis’ housing production report shows that the city has built very little housing overall, particularly ownership housing, and that increasing housing supply is one of the most practical ways to address affordability pressures.
The City of Davis is proposing an ordinance amendment that would require developers who dedicate land for affordable housing to also provide financial resources to ensure the homes are actually constructed.
New York City’s plan to close Rikers Island faces delays and political opposition, while Mayor Mamdani has taken steps to reform the jail system and address the needs of formerly incarcerated individuals, but some activists remain optimistic that the plan can still be completed by 2032.
Climate change is driving internal migration, straining housing supply and immigration policy, and requiring the US to prepare for an influx of people with improved housing, transportation, and social services.
California’s spending on homelessness has decreased significantly in recent years, despite evidence that prior investments helped reduce unsheltered homelessness and expand housing placements, according to a new analysis by the California Budget Center.