Opinion: Proposition 21 Rent Control Will Discourage Construction of Affordable Housing
The primary path to the middle class for American families is through property ownership. However,…
Opinion: 2020 California Ballot Measures Largely Re-Fight Old Battles
Four months out from November’s election — and just three months until mail voting begins…
A Preview of the 12 Propositions on California’s November Ballot
After a bit of last-minute legislative maneuvering, the list of propositions that California voters will…
Opinion: California Housing Laws Should Reflect Joint Interests of Renters and Landlords
We often hear a narrative that landlords and tenants are on opposite sides. We also…
Opinion: Coronavirus Could Undermine Multiple California Ballot Measures
As the coronavirus pandemic was clobbering California — and the rest of the known world…
Opinion: Decline in California Housing Starts in 2019 Is a Wake-Up Call for Sacramento
Gavin Newsom came into the governorship a year ago having made many promises to accomplish…
California Housing Crisis Mystery: Rents Are Up, But Eviction Filings Are Down
Shirley Gibson isn’t quite sure how to feel about these numbers. As directing attorney of…
Opinion: San Diego Schools Must Address Mental Illness to Prevent Homelessness
San Diegans are frustrated with our homelessness crisis and many feel local government is failing…
Widespread Evictions Reported Before California Rent Cap Law Takes Effect Jan. 1
Alex Espinoza isn’t sure what next month will look like for his family — where…
Opinion: With Taxes, Rules and AB5, Has California Reached a Tipping Point?
Circa of America got its start more than a half-century ago, during San Francisco’s Hippie…
Landlords, Developers OK With California’s Landmark ‘Rent Gouging’ Law
Millions of California renters are about to receive some of the nation’s strongest protections against…
Opinion: You Can Thank the Legislature for Your Next Big Rent Increase
No one likes a rent increase, but as with all expenses, it is normal for…
From Gator Products to Gig Economy: What to Watch for as Legislative Session Ends
Endangered species, gig workers, children, universities, privacy, parolees who want to vote, people who want…
Opinion: Gov. Newsom’s Frantic Dealmaking Ignores Long-Term Effects on California
Gavin Newsom wasn’t born when the TV game show “Let’s Make a Deal” began its…