But small housing amount disappoints advocates. >>read more

Without providing specifics, the governor's budget says he will redouble efforts to increase housing production. Some new programs are funded as well. >>read more

An estimated $100 billion windfall yields generous proposed investments in land use in Gov. Newsom's May Revise. >>read more

Housing accountability unit will help local governments but also keep an eye on them. >>read more

In an excerpt from Talk City, Bill Fulton recalls how difficult it was emotionally to deal with budget cuts in the last recession -- a clear concern as cities face revenue shortfalls again because of COVID-19. >>read more

In the first of three excerpts from Talk City, Bill Fulton -- former Mayor of Ventura -- recalls how difficult it was during the last recession to make the tough choices when the chips were down. >>read more

After coming out of the box aggressively last year with changes to the RHNA process, the governor chooses this year to focus on homelessness. >>read more

Gov. Gavin Newsom allocated $2.7 billion for housing and homelessness — the most ever in a California budget — and policies to prod cities into complying with RHNA >>read more

Revised budget would focus on Infill Infrastructure Grant program rather than rewarding cities for meeting housing production goals. >>read more

Brown proposes major moves to increase housing production -- without more state money. >>read more