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SB 79 Is on Track: What HCD’s New Advisory Memo Means
Big picture: HCD has provided new clarity, and we are full steam ahead on SB 79 implementation. HCD just released a new advisory memo to help California’s Metropolitan Planning Organizations map SB 79’s coverage in the state’s 4 major metros.…
Governor Newsom Signs Historic Housing Legislation
SB 79 Culminates Eight-Year Fight to Legalize Homes Near Transit “This Governor has cemented his legacy as a pro-housing leader” SACRAMENTO — Today California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 79, a bill that will make it legal…
What Would SB 79 Mean for Los Angeles?
How is Los Angeles doing on housing affordability? Not good. The median home price in Los Angeles is now $930,622. That’s over 11 times the median household income – meaning the typical Los Angeles family does not have a path…
The Homework: October 29, 2026
Our November 2026 endorsements cover statewide races and six ballot measures; new research finds that cities with longer permit waits tend to have higher rents… and more
California’s Rules for Starter Homes are a Fixer-Upper
Over the past decade, California home building has remained stuck at the lowest levels since World War II. A January 2026 report commissioned by UC Berkeley’s Possibility Lab attributes much of that slowdown to rules that forbid or delay housing…
Rent Too Damn High? Blame City Permitting Delays
A new study of 60 U.S. cities finds that cities that take longer to issue building permits for new homes tend to have higher rents. In “Where Is Housing Slow to Build, And Is It Getting Slower?” researchers found that…
The Homework: October 7, 2026
Governor Newsom signed all six of California YIMBY's bills this session — from cheaper ADUs to more TOD; new UCLA research shows parking mandates are quietly adding tens of thousands in costs per space and 17% to rents… and more
Still Want Free Parking? That’ll Cost $73,000
Housing costs have risen sharply across the U.S. in recent years, prompting cities to examine rules that drive up construction costs. One long-standing and costly rule: parking mandates. A new UCLA analysis of 2025 data from 17 U.S. cities finds…
Cars vs People: The Hard Trade-Off of Parking Mandates
Most cities in California – and the United States – require every new home or business to build a specific number of parking spaces, whether the market demand is there for them or not. A new UCLA research synthesis tracks…
Governor Newsom Signs Bill to Revitalize Cities With Downtown Housing
AB 2074 Streamlines Approvals for Highrise Housing in Seven Cities “California’s largest cities just got a major housing boost” Sacramento – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law AB 2074, a bill by Assembly Member Matt Haney (San Francisco) that…
Governor Newsom Signs Bill to Make Local Housing Fees Transparent
SB 1014 Requires Cities to Disclose All Local Requirements “Home builders deserve to know up front what their projects will cost” Los Angeles – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law SB 1014, a bill by Sen. Tim Grayson (Concord)…
Governor Newsom Signs Bill to Expand Access to Townhomes, Condos
SB 1116 Strengthens the Starter Home Revitalization Act “We’re creating more pathways to homeownership for California families” Los Angeles – Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law SB 1116, a bill which strengthens the Starter Home Revitalization Act (SB…
Governor Newsom Signs Bill to Lower ADU Costs
SB 1117 Eliminates Arbitrary “Fee Cliff” on “Granny Flats;” Homeowners to Save Thousands “This is an important step toward lowering the cost of new homes” Los Angeles – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law SB 1117, a bill which…