Of the four leading candidates who responded to The Times’ inquiries — Kevin Faulconer, John Cox, Kevin Kiley and Kevin Paffrath — all said they would use the bully pulpit of the governor’s office to either reform or repeal the California Environmental Quality Act.
Ari Plachta
Posted inHousing & Development
Showdown looms in Sacramento over plan to split some single-family lots for more homes
In another attempt to tackle California’s housing crisis, lawmakers will debate ‘duplex bill,’ which would allow some single-family lots to be split.
Posted inHousing & Development
‘Upzoning’ in my backyard? California bill won’t turbocharge home building, study says
A new UC Berkeley study on Senate Bill 9 is sure to add to the long-running debate on allowing more density on the prized single-family lot. SB 9, which next goes before an Assembly committee in late August, is designed to allow up to four homes on most single-family lots.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
California will spend a record amount on homelessness — here’s where it’s going
California will spend a record $4.8 billion over two years to alleviate homelessness after legislators passed key details of a new state budget. Here’s how the money will be spent.
Posted inEnvironment
With drought worsening, should California have much tougher water restrictions?
Experts support the pace of Newsom’s current drought response, but some scientists urge more action.