Court Orders La Cañada Flintridge to Follow State Housing Law and Process Affordable Housing Project Application
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – A court ruled on Monday that the City…
Davis’ Housing Element Finally Approved
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – The third time indeed was the proverbial charm. …
Attorney General Bonta Urges Court to Facilitate Affordable Housing in Eureka
Special to the Vanguard Oakland, CA – AG Rob Bonta filed an amicus brief supporting the City…
Commentary: Davis Avoids Both the ‘Naughty’ and ‘Nice’ Lists on Housing… for Now
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – The Governor’s office put out a press release…
Commentary: Is Measure J a Constraint on Housing?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – As I have noted elsewhere, the city has…
State Reaches a Settlement with Fullerton over Violations of Housing Element Law
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – HCD and the state of California on Thursday announced an…
Homekey Hits Milestone: 15,000 Homes Created Since Program Began
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – Since the start of Homekey, the state has rapidly transformed…
Commentary: We Cannot Stay the Course on Housing and Measure J
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor I have been arguing for some time that the city of…
Governor Fast-Tracks the Creation of 5550 Homes
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – On Monday, Governor Newsom announced the funding of 975 affordable…
Monday Morning Thoughts: A Development in SF to Watch – A Warning for Davis on Housing As Well
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Last week it was reported that two San Francisco Supervisors—Board President…
Sunday Commentary: Instead of Looking at SF, Davis Should Look toward Sacramento for Housing Policies
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – Part of my reason for writing yesterday’s column…
SF Board of Supes Passes Legislation to Streamline New Housing
Special to the Vanguard San Francisco, CA – On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors approved legislation that…
Commentary: Davis Isn’t the Only Place with a Housing Mess, But Emulating Others Doesn’t Seem Viable
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor I keep asking the same question – how is Davis expected…
My View: Four Entities That Could Attempt to Take Out Measure J If City Fails to Provide Sufficient Housing
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – Davis City Council is slowly moving to put…
Commentary: Business As Usual in Davis – When It Can’t Be
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – On Tuesday night, the Davis City Council moved…
State Comes Down on San Francisco Housing Policies
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – The State of California once again is demonstrating…
Monday Morning Thoughts: City’s Housing Position Remains Precarious at Best
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – The city last week gave us an indication…
Sunday Commentary: City Plan to Rezone 16 Sites Is Fraught with Danger and Risk
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – The city is in a bind. Twice HCD…
Coronado Agrees to Build More Housing
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – Another community that was failing to meet their obligations under…
State Takes Action to Tackle Homelessness Crisis – But Critics Wonder If It’s Enough
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – This week, Governor Gavin Newsom announced multiple new efforts to…