On September 28, 2020 Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill (“AB”) 1561, which extends “by 18 months the period for the expiration, effectuation, or utilization of a housing entitlement” that was in effect on...more
On March 31, seven Bay Area counties issued stricter shelter-in-place orders and extended their effectiveness to at least May 3 (collectively, the “Orders”). As of the morning of April 2, Napa County noted that it will be...more
The world-wide declared pandemic... is impacting daily life, both personally and professionally. Real estate transactions are being delayed, projections altered and consumer-oriented businesses impacted. While small...more
On March 11, Governor Newsom issued a wide-ranging Executive Order in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Some provisions aim to encourage social distancing by banning large gatherings and temporarily suspending...more
Today, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors adopted resolutions to proclaim the existence of a local emergency and request that the Governor proclaim a state of emergency in Contra Costa County due to COVID-19. At its...more