affordable housing

July 11, 2024

San José Spotlight: Santa Clara County bond brings thousands of affordable homes

Eight years ago, Santa Clara County had less than 300 affordable apartments that served homeless individuals with disabilities. Thousands of homes have been built since then due to an affordable housing bond measure.
February 19, 2025

Newsweek: California Could See $10 Billion Housing Boost

Two California lawmakers have brought back a proposal to place a $10 billion bond for affordable housing programs on the June 2026 ballot, after the measure failed to make it on the ballot last November. The cash injection would make a dramatic difference for low-income households living in the Golden State, which is currently one of the most expensive housing markets in the nation. East Bay Assemblymember Buffy Wicks and State Senator Christopher Cabaldon, who represent Yolo, Solano, Napa and parts of…
May 20, 2025

Governor’s May Revise Emphasizes Need for Urgent Advocacy Now to Restore Affordable Housing Investments

On May 14, Governor Newsom released his May Revise to the 2025-26 state budget, announcing a $12B deficit and offering a dire updated proposal with no funding for the major state housing programs.
June 5, 2025

KQED: Controversial Housing-Near-Transit Bill Advances to Next Stop in Legislature

A controversial bill that would allow more apartments near public transit stations throughout California narrowly squeaked through the state Senate on Tuesday. The bill, SB 79, needed 21 “yes” votes to pass, and it had none to spare, with senators voting 21–13 to advance it to the Assembly. Authored by Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, SB 79 would enable the construction of buildings between four and nine stories tall near certain high-frequency bus stations, train and ferry stops. Wiener said the goals of…