During a floor debate on Senate Bill 50, East Bay state Sen. Nancy Skinner said she would support a housing moratorium in areas across the state at risk of wildfires. Her comments on Wedneday were in response to Democratic state… Read More ›
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Bauer-Kahan’s bill proposes to increase jail time for auto burglars
East Bay Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, along with a Southern California Republican, introduced a bill last week that would change the definition of an auto burglary and increase jail time for its offenders. “Every smashed window and every piece of stolen… Read More ›
Moms 4 Housing activists in Oakland protest SB50 presser
San Francisco state Sen. Scott Wiener unveiled the latest version of SB50, the legislation that would allow upzoning for housing developments near transit centers, at a press conference on the steps of Oakland City Hall on Tuesday morning.
City Hall Tip Sheet: April 19-25 — Oakland City Council offers OUSD students a lift
>Alameda County may oppose ‘last call’ state bill ALAMEDA COUNTY — Regular board meeting, Tuesday, April 23, 10:45 a.m. ENTIRE AGENDA HERE | Next meeting: May 7. -FAIR HOUSING- Alameda County cities will enter an Inter-Governmental Collaboration Agreement to fund a consultant that… Read More ›
San Leandro moves to reduce density on proposed 45-unit green building near transit
At the same time acknowledging the need to diversify its mix of new housing, the San Leandro City Council, nonetheless, told the developer of a 45-unit green, multi-family apartment building on Bancroft Avenue that the project would not be approved… Read More ›
Miley: Alameda County should offer ‘major opposition’ to bill moving last call to 4am
A similar bill failed in each of the last two years, but a change in the governor’s office is buoying proponent’s spirits.
