California to extend eviction ban, pay back rent for tenants -
Associated Press – June 25 -
California will ban evictions for unpaid rent through the end of September and pay off all back rent for eligible tenants...more
Governor Newsom signs bill expediting the environmental review process for certain housing projects -
Courthouse News Service – May 20 -
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed into law Senate Bill 7,...more
Draft building code urges more electric, less gas -
The Bakersfield Californian – May 9 -
A newly released draft of California's 2022 building code proposes the most ambitious electrification policies in the country...more
Despite limited success for housing bills in the 2020 legislative session, 2021 should present opportunities for developers -
Bullet Allen Matkins – December 21 -
During the 2020 legislative session, many housing...more
1/8/2021
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Governor Newsom pledges extra $200 million for homeless housing -
Bullet The Mercury News – October 26 -
Governor Gavin Newsom announced a $200 million boost to his Project Homekey homeless housing fund in San Jose...more
11/3/2020
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Governor Newsom calls for protecting 30% of state land in league with international effort -
Bullet Los Angeles Times – October 7 -
Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order last Wednesday to protect nearly a...more
California landowners and developers: Western Joshua Tree incidental take permits now required -
Bullet Allen Matkins – October 2 -
On September 22, 2020, the California Fish and Game Commission accepted the Center...more
New law aims to increase individual home ownership in California -
Bullet SFGate – September 29 -
A bill prompted by the Moms 4 Housing occupation of a vacant West Oakland home late last year and signed by Governor...more
10/2/2020
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A challenge to the interpretation of a project condition of approval may be filed more than 90 days following the project approval -
Bullet Allen Matkins – June 30 -
On June 25, 2020, the Fifth Appellate District...more
Better Buildings Initiative partners save $11B In energy costs -
Bullet Facility Executive – June 9 -
The more than 950 public and private sector organizations participating in the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Better...more
6/12/2020
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Judicial Council amends prior emergency rule to adjust land use litigation deadlines -
Bullet Allen Matkins – May 29 -
On May 29, 2020, the California Judicial Council amended its Emergency Rule 9 to provide fixed...more
6/4/2020
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