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Housing Market Continues to Shift

California’s housing market is showing signs of slower sales activity and changing conditions for buyers and sellers. For San Gabriel Valley communities, including El Monte, South El Monte, Rosemead and Baldwin Park, the latest figures offer important insight into the broader real estate landscape. According to the California Association...

El Monte, CA · 19d
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A very full ballot in November

At the beginning of October, if you are registered to vote, you will begin to receive a mountain of information about the election. In addition to official materials from the State of California and the San Francisco Department of Elections, many pieces of mail sent by various organizations will seek to influence the way you vote. If you want to do something small for the environment and stop receiving so much election material, vote early. Most political campaigns do not want to waste resources trying to influence people who have already voted. The information below will enable you to get a head start on learning about the issues.

San Francisco, CA · 18d
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SFGate

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Home values soar in SF, continue rising all across 9 Bay Area counties

Growth in the Bay Area housing market shows no sign of slowing.

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 19d
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Home prices drive County’s residential tax windfall, assessor says

Santa Clara County property tax receipts continue to grow, and demand for homes in exclusive communities like Monte Sereno and Los Altos Hills lead the charge, according to the annual report released this week by Assessor Neysa Fligor. “Changes of ownership for residential properties continue to be the strongest contributor...

Santa Clara County, CA · 19d
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COMMUNITY OPINION: Vote No on Prop 45

This opinion was contributed by Aromas resident, Jessica Wohlander, Green Foothills Policy and Advocacy Associate Manager. The opinions expressed do not necessarily represent BenitoLink or other affiliated contributors. Lea este artículo en español aqui. Just as our critical environmental protections are being stripped away at the federal level,...

San Benito County, CA · 19d

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California diners are cutting back as costs soar — but restaurant owner reveals one trend that’s booming

Happy hour is becoming the main event for some California diners as the state’s high cost of living pushes more customers to seek out discounted meals instead of paying full price for a night out. Chef Alex Carballo of Grand Restaurant Group told Fox News Digital that happy hour...

California · 22d

San José Spotlight

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Hidden fees hinder Palo Alto housing program, audit shows

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Palo Alto’s effort to assist people in purchasing affordable homes is hindered by a significant supply shortage and a laundry list of hidden fees that place these residences out of reach for many potential buyers, according to a new report from the City Auditor’s Office.

Palo Alto, CA · 20d

ModernVibe

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Top 10 Places People Retire in California #top #states #UnpopularOpinion #CaughtOnCamera

California · 20d

New York Post

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LA wildfire victims outraged as relief funds go to low-income housing

California · 20d

KRON4 News

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Becerra highlights plan for affordable housing

El Cerrito, CA · 20d

Housing Wire

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California starter home laws reshape small home building

California’s ADU reforms created statewide standards and faster approvals that later shaped starter home and townhome laws. Builders are adapting designs across ADU and small home pathways, though financing remains a hurdle for lot splits. AI Summary. California lawmakers have passed a dizzying array of laws over the past...

California · 20d

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Scotts Valley voters deserve more answers before raising the hotel tax to 13%

Have something to say? Lookout welcomes letters to the editor, within our policies, from readers. Guidelines here. I represent about 150 hotel employees at Scotts Valley hotels as president of the Santa Cruz County Hotel & Lodging Association. They are outstanding ambassadors for our small town, many of whom have dedicated their careers to hospitality.

Scotts Valley, CA · 20d

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From housing initiatives to a billionaire tax: A guide to key California propositions

When California voters fill out their ballots on or prior to Nov. 3, they may notice that they are not only voting for governor, senators or city mayors. Propositions are a crucial part of voting, and allow citizens to help decide the laws governing California. During this year’s midterm elections,...

California · 20d

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Santa Clara County rents two San Jose office buildings in market boost

SAN JOSE — Santa Clara County struck a deal to lease two nearly empty North San Jose office buildings and an adjacent retail hub, a real estate filing on Oct. 18 shows. The county signed a 30-year lease for eight-story office buildings at 1650 and 1700 Technology Drive and a retail center at 90 Skyport Drive, documents show. The lease is slated to begin sometime in early 2029 “after extensive renovation of the two office buildings,” Bay Area real estate firm TMG Partners stated.

San Jose, CA · 21d

Public News Service

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California environmental groups slam Proposition 45

Proposition 45 , on the California ballot this November, would expedite environmental review for many housing, transportation, water and health projects by speeding up the review process overall. Many environmental and labor groups oppose the proposal, arguing it guts the California Environmental Quality Act. Kat Lockwood, CEO of the nonprofit The Climate Center, said it would fast-track projects like big data centers and home development in wildfire zones. "Prop 45 would roll back protections for public health, clean air, and clean water. Prop 45 would make it easier to build polluting projects with less public input, and Prop 45 is backed by some of the state's biggest polluters," Lockwood outlined. According to the secretary of state’s website, the proposition would set deadlines to complete environmental review and resolve lawsuits challenging project approvals. Supporters said it would not apply specifically to data centers, but it would cut red tape slowing down new housing and infrastructure projects. Opponents countered it is unnecessary because many housing projects are already exempt from full environmental review thanks to Assembly Bill 130 , which passed last year. Jordan Grimes, legislative director for the nonprofit Greenbelt Alliance, said he opposes Proposition 45 because it gives developers a

California · 21d

New York Post

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California's Proposition 1 Explained

California · 19d

FOX 2 San Francisco

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Bay Area mixed home prices: what to know

San Francisco, CA · 19d

ABC 10 News KGTV

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Home sales slow across San Diego County, statewide

The pace of home sales dipped across California and San Diego County last month as rising mortgage rates and persistent affordability challenges weighed on buyer demand.

San Diego County, CA · 20d

Insurance Journal

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Compass Files Suit Over California Home Listing Service Rules

Compass Inc., the top U.S. broker for residential properties, sued California’s largest real estate listing service in the latest escalation of a broader legal fight over timely access to information about homes for sale. The federal court suit filed Friday in Los Angeles accuses the California Regional Multiple Listing...

California · 21d

sanjoseinside.com

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Assessor Reports County Property Values Growth Led by Homes in Richest Cities

Santa Clara County’s property tax base grew at a lower rate than most of the past decade, though slightly faster than the prior year, Assessor Neysa Fligor said in her annual message. The county’s assessed values surpassed three-quarters of a trillion dollars, making Santa Clara County the state’s fourth...

Santa Clara County, CA · 20d