Newsom signs 'the most consequential housing reform in modern history'
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed two housing bills into law, aimed at making it easier and faster to build new housing.These new laws are going to help break down one of the biggest barriers to building new housing: the California Environmental Quality Act or CEQA.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed two housing bills into law, aimed at making it easier and faster to build new housing.These new laws are going to help break down one of the biggest barriers to building new housing: the California Environmental Quality Act or CEQA.
San Jose expands temporary housing with 5 motels for homeless residents
The San Jose City Council unanimously approved a plan Tuesday to add five more motels for temporary housing for people experiencing homelessness.
The San Jose City Council unanimously approved a plan Tuesday to add five more motels for temporary housing for people experiencing homelessness.
San Francisco's mayor pushes new plan to get RV residents into housing
San Francisco's mayor has launched a new plan aimed at clearing recreational vehicles from the city's streets. Mayor Daniel Lurie said the idea is to get people into housing. The mayor said this is part of his broader plan to get housing for the unhoused, including those living in recreational vehicles.
San Francisco's mayor has launched a new plan aimed at clearing recreational vehicles from the city's streets. Mayor Daniel Lurie said the idea is to get people into housing. The mayor said this is part of his broader plan to get housing for the unhoused, including those living in recreational vehicles.
California schools see 9% surge in homeless students as funds decrease
The number of students experiencing homelessness who were enrolled in California’s TK-12 public schools has jumped over 9% for yet another year, even as overall enrollment rates continue on a downward trend.
The number of students experiencing homelessness who were enrolled in California’s TK-12 public schools has jumped over 9% for yet another year, even as overall enrollment rates continue on a downward trend.
Sausalito's housing-crisis struggle: Build 724 units by 2031
Sausalito's City Council on Tuesday approved hundreds of new units to be scattered throughout the town. The North Bay city is one of the Bay Area's greatest tourist attractions, where the proof of its sincerity will be tested by actually getting the units built.
Sausalito's City Council on Tuesday approved hundreds of new units to be scattered throughout the town. The North Bay city is one of the Bay Area's greatest tourist attractions, where the proof of its sincerity will be tested by actually getting the units built.
People are moving out of these California cities the most, study says
Of the top 20 cities for move-outs, California accounts for seven.
Of the top 20 cities for move-outs, California accounts for seven.
Here are the cities paying off the most household debt in 2025
With household debt soaring nationwide, residents are paying off a ton of it in these cities.
With household debt soaring nationwide, residents are paying off a ton of it in these cities.
This Bay Area city is offering up to $100,000 to help first-time homebuyers
A new program in the East Bay is offering first-time homebuyers up to $100,000 to help purchase a home.
A new program in the East Bay is offering first-time homebuyers up to $100,000 to help purchase a home.
Homebuyers need to make more than $400K in this Bay Area region to afford the 'typical' home, analysis finds
New research has found that the gap between the cost of buying a home and the cost of renting is ever-widening, and in one Bay Area region, home buyers must make more than $400,000 a year to afford a "typical" house for sale.
New research has found that the gap between the cost of buying a home and the cost of renting is ever-widening, and in one Bay Area region, home buyers must make more than $400,000 a year to afford a "typical" house for sale.
Santa Clara VTA nears completion of San Jose affordable apartments
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority announced on Monday that it is nearing completion of 135 affordably-priced apartments located near the Tamien Light Rail Station in San Jose.
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority announced on Monday that it is nearing completion of 135 affordably-priced apartments located near the Tamien Light Rail Station in San Jose.
In all Bay Area counties, earning six-figures can still be considered 'low income'
New state data shows that in all nine Bay Area counties, a household of four can have a six-figure income and still be categorized as “low income.”
New state data shows that in all nine Bay Area counties, a household of four can have a six-figure income and still be categorized as “low income.”
California gets an 'F' in housing affordability
High home prices, low affordability and limited new construction continue to be significant challenges facing the state.
High home prices, low affordability and limited new construction continue to be significant challenges facing the state.
US cities with the most affordable rent in 2025
The cities with the most affordable rent were those that had rent as low as 15% of the median income.
The cities with the most affordable rent were those that had rent as low as 15% of the median income.
This new Bay Area homebuyer program will offer up to $200,000 toward your down payment
Looking to buy a home in the Bay Area? A new down payment assistance program may make homeownership a little easier.
Looking to buy a home in the Bay Area? A new down payment assistance program may make homeownership a little easier.
The cheapest and costliest cities for Bay Area renters
Renters throughout the region are well-aware of the Bay Area's high cost of living, and a new report shows that rents throughout the region have, with a few exceptions, continued to climb.
Renters throughout the region are well-aware of the Bay Area's high cost of living, and a new report shows that rents throughout the region have, with a few exceptions, continued to climb.
San Francisco's rezoning plan to add housing would affect Richmond, Sunset, Marina districts
The San Francisco Planning Department on Thursday released a rezoning plan to make way for more housing.
The San Francisco Planning Department on Thursday released a rezoning plan to make way for more housing.
This East Bay city ranked worst in the U.S. for first-time homebuyers
An East Bay city ranked the worst out of 150 U.S. cities for first-time homebuyers. High monthly mortgage payments and high crime rates landed it at the bottom. It was one of several Bay Area cities among the worst in the U.S.
An East Bay city ranked the worst out of 150 U.S. cities for first-time homebuyers. High monthly mortgage payments and high crime rates landed it at the bottom. It was one of several Bay Area cities among the worst in the U.S.
Hunting for an affordable house? You might want to consider these states
A new analysis from Redfin found that these states offer the most affordable homes, based on the median price that properties have gone for in March.
A new analysis from Redfin found that these states offer the most affordable homes, based on the median price that properties have gone for in March.
Waukesha tiny house for sale; listing says it's "whimsical," "cozy"
Real estate agents say it is a seller's market right now. If you do not believe them, you will have to take a closer look at the tiniest house in Waukesha.
Real estate agents say it is a seller's market right now. If you do not believe them, you will have to take a closer look at the tiniest house in Waukesha.
UC Regents consider 23-story Berkeley student housing project
The UC Board of Regents Finance and Capital Strategies committee is meeting on Wednesday afternoon to discuss a proposed 23-story, $443 million student housing development in Southside, Berkeley.
The UC Board of Regents Finance and Capital Strategies committee is meeting on Wednesday afternoon to discuss a proposed 23-story, $443 million student housing development in Southside, Berkeley.