Despite limited success for housing bills in the 2020 legislative session, 2021 should present opportunities for developers -
Bullet Allen Matkins – December 21 -
During the 2020 legislative session, many housing...more
1/8/2021
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Governor Newsom pledges extra $200 million for homeless housing -
Bullet The Mercury News – October 26 -
Governor Gavin Newsom announced a $200 million boost to his Project Homekey homeless housing fund in San Jose...more
11/3/2020
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Governor Newsom calls for protecting 30% of state land in league with international effort -
Bullet Los Angeles Times – October 7 -
Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order last Wednesday to protect nearly a...more
California landowners and developers: Western Joshua Tree incidental take permits now required -
Bullet Allen Matkins – October 2 -
On September 22, 2020, the California Fish and Game Commission accepted the Center...more
New law aims to increase individual home ownership in California -
Bullet SFGate – September 29 -
A bill prompted by the Moms 4 Housing occupation of a vacant West Oakland home late last year and signed by Governor...more
10/2/2020
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A challenge to the interpretation of a project condition of approval may be filed more than 90 days following the project approval -
Bullet Allen Matkins – June 30 -
On June 25, 2020, the Fifth Appellate District...more
Better Buildings Initiative partners save $11B In energy costs -
Bullet Facility Executive – June 9 -
The more than 950 public and private sector organizations participating in the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Better...more
6/12/2020
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Judicial Council amends prior emergency rule to adjust land use litigation deadlines -
Bullet Allen Matkins – May 29 -
On May 29, 2020, the California Judicial Council amended its Emergency Rule 9 to provide fixed...more
6/4/2020
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