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California’s Lieutenant Governor, Controller, Treasurer, & Insurance Commissioner Endorse SB 50
Growing Chorus of Leaders Call for State to Act on Comprehensive Housing Reform Sacramento, CA – Today, California’s Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis, Controller Betty Yee, Treasurer Fiona Ma, and Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara announced their support for California State Senator Scott…
The Housing Crisis and K-12 Education—Prabhu from AHLA Speaks Up
“I work with schools in educationally underserved communities across California. I can no longer be silent during this housing crisis. I’m speaking up for the children in our community, because the crisis is having a terrible impact on their education.…
July Housing Bills Update
TL;DR, Despite some setbacks, we’ve made big gains this year to build more homes and address California’s housing crisis. But we’ve got a lot more work to do, and it’ll only get done with your help. Sign up to volunteer…
“Everyone has the right to live in a home”—Joshua D.
“I remember when I rented a room for $420 a month while I attended George Mason University. The owner purposefully converted his single-family home into a multi-family residential. It was part business and part community service—he wanted students to be…
Living with Mold—Why Josie B from Santa Cruz is a YIMBY
“When I transferred to UC Santa Cruz from community college, I wasn’t guaranteed housing my senior year. Six of us toured primarily beaten-down homes, where on occasion, residents warned us not to move in. We soon realized we didn’t have…
The “Missing Middle” Housing Affordability Solution
It’s one thing when the economic theory of supply and demand affects the prices of our consumer goods, but it’s particularly problematic when it affects our basic need for a home. The lack of affordable housing is an increasing problem…
Job Opening: Regional Organizing Director – Central California
California YIMBY is looking for a highly motivated, tenacious, creative and dynamic individual to serve as the Regional Organizing Director for California’s Central Coast and Central Valley (IE. Santa Cruz, Monterey, Fresno) and join our fast-growing team. You’ll report to…
The YIMBY Movement: Deepening our Roots
The housing crisis in our communities is part of a deeper problem; we’re working to address the systemic issues. From South Los Angeles to Oakland to Long Beach and beyond, California’s historically black neighborhoods are being hit hard by the…
“I can’t afford to buy a home in my hometown anymore”—meet James, the founder of San Diego North County YIMBY
We recently sat down with James Contino, Digital/Social Strategist for RTBIQ and the founder of North County San Diego YIMBY. He’s part of a growing movement of YIMBYs taking matters into their own hands. “I was born and raised in…