The California Democratic Party has endorsed State Senator Scott Wiener’s Senate Bill 79, which would legalize multifamily homes near major public transit stops statewide, marking a major shift in the party’s approach to housing policy.
The Los Angeles City Council narrowly voted to oppose SB 79, a state housing bill that would allow mid-rise apartments near major transit stops with affordable units, drawing criticism from housing advocates and pro-housing groups who argue the city is prioritizing wealthy elites over working-class Angelenos.
SB 79, authored by Sen. Scott Wiener, would require cities to allow more housing near transit stops, including mid-rise apartments within a half-mile of rail stations and frequent bus lines, in order to lower housing costs and align state transit investments with affordable housing.
CHIRLA and State Sen. María Elena Durazo condemned immigration raids in Los Angeles County that left one worker dead and 11 people arrested, calling them “lawless, cruel” and “political theater” respectively.
SB 79, authored by Sen. Scott Wiener, aims to address California’s housing crisis by allowing more homes near transit stations, which would reduce commute times, boost productivity, and reduce turnover, while also freeing up thousands of dollars for local economic activity.
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California Democrats are struggling to address the housing crisis, with the governor’s proposal to streamline housing development being met with resistance from labor, environmental, and local government factions, while the state’s failure to build more homes per capita threatens to spark a backlash from middle- and upper-middle-class voters.
SB 607 has passed out of the Senate Appropriations Committee with major revisions, deleting the original content and replacing it with intent language signaling continued legislative discussions around CEQA reform, effectively tabling the most controversial provisions.
Two young Israeli diplomats, Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, were tragically shot in Washington, D.C., in an act of antisemitic violence, prompting a community vigil in Davis, California, and a call for solidarity and vigilance.
SB 79 aims to legalize multi-family housing near transit stops, including single-family zones, and streamline permitting, with critics arguing that it should prioritize affordable housing instead of luxury units.
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