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Housing and Land Use

Why Homeless Encampments Are Exploding in L.A.

Tue, 09/08/2020 - 04:31 By Brittany M.
At the start of the coronavirus pandemic, there was an all-hands-on-deck effort to get homeless people off of L.A.’s streets. And yet, six months in, the number of encampments lining city streets, beaches, and even golf courses has grown exponentially.
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San Diego extends emergency rent relief

Tue, 08/04/2020 - 08:35 By Brittany M.

San Diegans hit by financial difficulties due to COVID-19 will likely have until the end of the year to make up missed rent payments.

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L.A.’s Rent Assistance Program is Underway

Thu, 07/16/2020 - 09:08 By Brittany M.

The City of Los Angeles began accepting applications this week for its Emergency Renters Relief Program.

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Santa Barbara Supes Could Crack Down on Cannabis Grows

Thu, 06/11/2020 - 09:20 By Brittany M.
The Board will consider conditional use permits for cannabis growing operations after complaints from surrounding cities.
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Report: California Sees Steep Decline in Building Permits

Thu, 06/04/2020 - 10:05 By Brittany M.

In April, as COVID-19 raged, California saw its lowest level of building permit activity since 2012.

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Contact CalEPA by June 1, 2020 to Stop Vapor Intrusion Guidance Document that Will Thwart Property Development in Your City

Tue, 05/26/2020 - 09:31 By Brittany M.

From Matt Winefield of Winefield & Associates, Inc.

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Cities Pursue Eviction Bans in Response to Coronavirus

Tue, 03/17/2020 - 05:23 By Brittany M.

Social distancing will undoubtedly end up being one of the top words of 2020.

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Seaside City Council Approves Campus Town Project

Thu, 03/12/2020 - 05:53 By Brittany M.

A landmark housing and commercial development project in Seaside got the thumbs up from the entire City Council last week. It is being called a victory for social justice advocates.

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Los Angeles Surpasses San Francisco as the Least Affordable Housing Market

Thu, 02/27/2020 - 09:18 By Brittany M.
The land of impossibilities. 
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L.A. Eyes St. Vincent Medical Center for Homeless Housing

Thu, 02/13/2020 - 09:31 By Brittany M.
A shuttered hospital in Westlake is being eyed for homeless housing and assistance.
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Campaigns & Elections

Santa Ana Considers Allowing Noncitizens to Vote
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Undocumented immigrants could be able to vote in Santa Ana municipal elections under a policy being…
Rancho Cordova to Adopt New Map for District Elections
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
The Rancho Cordova City Council will take a major step next week toward finalizing a district-based…
Oakland Sees Another Election Mix-Up Involving Candidates for School Board
Thursday, August 24, 2023
A city error that almost disqualified the only two candidates from Oakland Unified’s District 5…
Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln Running for Congress
Thursday, July 20, 2023
In 2020, Stockton experienced a huge political upset when the Republican pastor of a local church,…
Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer Launches Bid to Unseat Terra Lawson-Remer
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer has announced his candidacy for the county’s Third District…

Comings & Goings

Santa Barbara County Sees More City Manager Retirements
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
At least two administrators from the Santa Barbara County area will vacate their positions this…
Laguna Beach Hires Interim City Manager
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Retired Irvine city manager Sean Joyce will take over as the interim city manager of Laguna Beach…
Manteca Hires New Director of Finance
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
The City of Manteca has hired a new finance director. Shay Narayan, who currently serves as budget…
City Manager Shohreh Dupuis Parts Ways With Laguna Beach
Monday, August 28, 2023
The City of Laguna Beach has announced a “mutually-agreed upon” separation with Shohreh Dupuis, who…
Benicia Taps Next City Manager
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Benicia’s city council has promoted its interim city manager to the permanent role.  Mario…
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