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 commercial real estate ramps up use of alternative energy sources -
Bullet Bisnow – September 13 -
Stem is one of a number of alternative energy companies seeing an increase in demand from commercial real...more
9/21/2020
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ACEEE highlights 10 building energy performance standards to help meet climate goals -
Bullet Utility Dive – June 24 -
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) released a white paper this Monday...more
7/2/2020
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San Diego approves new housing blueprint that calls for tripling yearly construction through 2029 -
Bullet The San Diego Union-Tribune – June 17 -
The San Diego City Council last week unanimously approved a...more
6/25/2020
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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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Bold San Diego plan for ‘complete communities’ getting mixed reviews -
The San Diego Union-Tribune – May 15 -
A San Diego plan to address the city’s housing crisis in a more holistic way by creating vibrant and...more
Looking to escape ‘endless’ litigation, L.A. is open to federal oversight for homelessness -
Bullet Los Angeles Times – April 25 -
The Los Angeles City Council has authorized City Attorney Mike Feuer to begin discussions...more
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California tries to save law it calls crucial tool in housing crisis -
San Francisco Chronicle – January 14 -
California is stepping into the legal battle over a proposed condominium project in San Mateo to...more
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San Diego residential developers must build more low-income units under new law -
The San Diego-Union Tribune – December 10 -
San Diego will require developers of housing projects to build more low-income...more
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New San Diego proposal goes beyond housing to seek ‘complete communities’ -
The San Diego-Union Tribune – December 5 -
San Diego officials say they want to begin taking a more holistic approach to solving the...more
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San Diego approves 5G cell antenna regulations -
San Diego Union-Tribune – July 23 -
San Diego has approved aggressive new cell antenna regulations in preparation for the wireless industry rolling out advanced 5G...more
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California Senate approves homelessness and housing bill Associated Press – July 1 -
The California Senate approved on Monday what some lawmakers have called a carrot-and-stick approach to the state’s housing crunch...more
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Los Angeles County approves development of 19,000 homes at Tejon Ranch -
KTLA - Dec 11 The conflict between the need for more housing in California and the danger of building in...more