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…
Gov. Newsom’s Budget Includes ‘Marshall Plan’ for Affordable Housing
No wonder Gov. Gavin Newsom dropped those hints earlier this week about an upcoming “Marshall…
Carl DeMaio Mulls Recalls with Drive to Repeal Gas Tax Losing by 10 Points
“We will fight,” chanted backers of local radio host Carl DeMaio and his drive to…
Despite Affordability Crisis, Rent-Control Initiative Appears Headed for Failure
A California initiative to allow more rent control appears to be failing overwhelmingly, despite the…
Opinion: Rent Control Does More Harm Than Good for Renters and Communities
As a landlord, my tenants are my clients. I have built my business on working…
Voter Guide to San Diego and California Races in 2018 Midterm Election
Midterm elections used to be somewhat sleepy affairs, with voter turnout well below the levels…
