Even as Gov. Jerry Brown took his most decisive action to address California’s crisis of housing affordability, he did so with a declaration of weariness.
State Sen. Mike McGuire, whose district includes Marin, and Sen. Jim Beall, D-San Jose, plan to introduce a bill this month to address California’s critical shortage of workforce affordable housing while also differentiating between the needs of rural, suburban and urban communities.
It is no secret that the Bay Area is in the midst of a housing crisis. The Chronicle is filled each week with stories that contrast the impossible-to-ignore plight of the homeless with the eye-watering cost of market-rate homes.
Reyneil is a proud veteran, who served in the U.S. Navy for four years. He received many accolades and awards for his exemplary service and dedication. After serving our Country, Reyneil went on to further his education using his GI Bill educational benefits to improve his life and redefine his vocation and future path. Reyneil’s life is centered on his children, and when he talks about them, his pride and devotion are apparent. His 13-year old daughter, Jordan, is a very involved 8th grade student, who serves on the ASB...
The first measure on this year’s midterm election ballot has passed. With 100 percent of precincts reporting Wednesday afternoon, Prop. 1 was passed with a 54.07 percent “yes” vote. The “yes” side garnered a total of 3,713,218 votes versus “no” with 3,154,381 votes.
Californians said yes to more funding for affordable housing programs and homelessness prevention, but no to measures which would have provided more tax breaks for homeowners or more rent control to tenants on a ballot largely dominated by high-profile housing-related measures.
Jonathan, his wife Sarah, and their three children, baby Adrian, Arianna (8), and Jonathan Jr. (9) have lived in a two-bedroom rental apartment in Chula Vista for the past three years. Arianna and Jonathan, Jr. share a bedroom in the small apartment. Health, safety, and maintenance issues go unaddressed by the landlord. There are no safe spaces for the children to play outside. Jonathan proudly served in the United States Marine Corps for four years, participating in Operation Iraqi Freedom and earning a variety of medals, ribbons, badges, certificates, and...
Republican John Cox and Democrat Gavin Newsom – finalists in the race for the state’s top job, which voters will decide in November – agreed in a recent forum that the pervasive lack of affordable housing is California’s number-one issue.
Self-Help Enterprises has been awarded $5.25 million in technical assistance funds from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development for the purpose of providing a program of technical assistance to carry out mutual self-help housing efforts that aid low-income families in achieving the dream of homeownership.
