Ninth Circuit Blocks Trump’s Bid to Pause Order Barring National Guard Deployment in Los Angeles
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals rejected President Trump's emergency request to allow the deployment of California National Guard troops in Los Angeles, leaving... Read more.
Huntington Beach Faces Court-Ordered Remedies for Violating Housing Law
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Gov. Gavin Newsom declared victory after the California Supreme Court declined to hear Huntington Beach's appeal in a housing... Read more.
Senator Schiff Unveils Housing BOOM Act to Spur Construction, Tackle Affordability Crisis
The Housing BOOM Act, proposed by U.S. Sen. Adam Schiff, seeks to increase housing production across the country, with a focus on affordable and middle-income housing,... Read more.
Newsom Announces $865M for Affordable Housing and Climate Projects
Governor Gavin Newsom announced over $865 million in new housing, transportation, and climate-resilience investments funded by payments from major polluters under... Read more.
DA’s Decision to Drop Case Sparks Outrage among Family of Steven Taylor
The family of Steven Taylor, a Black man killed by San Leandro police in 2020, is speaking out after the Alameda County District Attorney filed a motion to dismiss... Read more.
Construction Worker Shortage Exacerbates Housing Crisis, Expert Warns
A severe shortage of construction workers is driving the nation's housing crisis, resulting in an estimated $10.8 billion annual loss linked to delayed projects... Read more.
Brennan Center’s Waldman Says Supreme Court Has Weakened Democracy Ahead of 2026 Election
The Brennan Center for Justice's president and CEO, Michael Waldman, warned that the 2026 election will take place in a political system warped by Supreme Court... Read more.
Wicks to Chair New Assembly Select Committee on Housing Construction Innovation
Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas has appointed Assemblymember Buffy Wicks to chair a newly created Select Committee on Housing Construction Innovation to examine ways... Read more.
California Obtains $1.1 Billion for Zero-Emission Transit and Infrastructure Upgrades
California has approved $1.1 billion in funding to expand zero-emission transit, repair storm-damaged highways, improve roadway safety, and strengthen infrastructure... Read more.
US Supreme Court Won’t Hear Bakery’s Challenge to California Civil Rights Law
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to California's civil rights law brought by a Bakersfield bakery, leaving intact a state appellate court decision... Read more.