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…
Rare Victory for Rent Control Shows California Tenants’ Limited Political Power
California tenants just scored a rare victory in the state Capitol—emphasis on the rare. A…
Rent Control? 25% of California Lawmakers Are Landlords Themselves
In a quiet neighborhood on the outskirts of south Sacramento, the property looks like any…
California Rent Control Initiatives Stymied by Lack of Hard Data
What happened to all that talk about rent control? Less than four months after an…