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Opinion: Yes on Prop 45 to own your piece of the California dream

In California, we talk a lot about affordable housing. I’d much prefer we build affordable housing rather than talk about it. Proposition 45, the Building and Affordable California Act, would make it easier to do just that. It would allow us to build more of the homes that Californians need, including single-family homes in the suburbs as well as condos, townhomes and apartments in our cities.

California · 12d
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Realtor.com News & Insights

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​​Tiny-Home Developers in California Hit With Felony Charges After Abandoning Projects

Homeowners who paid thousands of dollars to a California company say they were left with unfinished projects and financial losses.

California · 15d

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Watsonville farmworker families find food, clothing and support at monthly donation drive

➤ Para leer el artículo en español, haga clic aquí. Inside the Watsonville Woman’s Club on a Friday afternoon, a young girl flaps her furry, pink-and-white flamingo wings as she beams into a mirror. Finally, she’s found the right Halloween costume. It took a handful of...

Watsonville, CA · 14d
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IgniteIt

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“I Don’t Think a Lounge Would Be Self-Sustaining”: The Economics Behind Cannabis Hospitality

The Artist Tree cofounder Lauren Fontein explains why cannabis lounges struggle to sustain themselves, how high rents and discounting squeeze retail margins, and what the company has learned while expanding from California to New York without institutional financing.

California · 14d

Fox News

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California wants to spend $25 billion to put homebuyers deeper in debt

Proposition 37 would let California issue $25 billion in bonds for down payment assistance, but more borrowing won't solve the housing shortage.

California · 16d

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17% mobile-home rent hikes spark emergency action in California

Manufactured-home owners in Encinitas, California, are pushing for stronger protections after some residents at Riviera Mobile Home Park were notified of steep increases in the rent charged for the land beneath their homes. Some proposed increases exceeded 17%, including one that would have added about $350 a month. Management later...

Encinitas, CA · 14d

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12 Beautiful California Mountain Towns Where Retirees Can Still Find Affordable Living

California isn’t exactly known for affordable housing, but the picture changes once you head into the mountains. Some towns still have home prices that make retirement feel possible without a fortune in savings. Others offer a quieter lifestyle, with historic downtowns and beautiful scenery right outside the door. Of...

California · 14d

San José Spotlight

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Morgan Hill council approves 105-home builder’s remedy project

A plan to bring more than 100 homes to Morgan Hill just east of the U.S. Highway 101 Cochrane Road exit is moving forward after receiving approval from city officials. The City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved the housing project, ensuring 105 single-family homes will be built on a 15.8-acre lot in the South County... The post Morgan Hill council approves 105-home builder’s remedy project appeared first on San José Spotlight .

Morgan Hill, CA · 15d

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Soledad Union to celebrate grand opening of staff housing.

Soledad Union School District will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open its 20-unit staff housing development on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The apartments are in a two-story building in Soledad’s downtown at the corner of Monterey and Soledad streets, within walking distance of several schools. “This is in the perfect...

Soledad, CA · 15d

Lassen County News

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BLM strengthens U.S. energy security with successful California geothermal lease sale

The Bureau of Land Management accepted winning bids on 16 parcels in California totaling 33,362 acres for about $3.7 million in total receipts from the Oct. 27 geothermal lease sale. The BLM may issue leases once review and payment are complete.The combined bonus bids, rentals and subsequent royalties from the leases will be distributed between the U.S. Treasury, the state of California, and Modoc, Sonoma, Lake, Mono and Inyo counties, in which the leases are located.

California · 13d

Santa Monica Daily Press

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Newsom signs nine Zbur bills in end-of-session flurry

Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur, whose district includes Santa Monica, closed out the legislative year with a burst of new laws. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed nine of his bills, covering hotel ground leases, data center power costs, rare disease treatment, attorney misconduct and the right to reach a human customer service representative.

California · 15d

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Voter-Approved Prop 1 Funds Deliver More Affordable Homes In California

A new program aimed at tackling homelessness in California has achieved a milestone, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced. Newsom announced more than 2,900 permanent supportive homes funded by the voter-approved Proposition 1-backed Homekey+ program to provide stability for Californians with behavioral health challenges. “When California voters approved Proposition 1, they...

California · 14d

Santa Barbara Independent

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People’s Self-Help Housing Named ‘Developer of the Year’

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Central Coast, CA, October 21, 2026 – People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH) has been selected by the Southern California Association of Nonprofit Housing (SCANPH) as the recipient of the 2026 Developer of the Year Award, presented as part of the Homes Within Reach Awards program. The award recognizes SCANPH member organizations that consistently demonstrate creativity, innovation, and perseverance in overcoming challenges to expand affordable housing opportunities.

Santa Barbara County, CA · 16d

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Fogarty Family's 41-Acre Portola Valley Vineyard Estate Sells for $11M

A 41-acre vineyard estate in Portola Valley tied to the family of the late Dr. Thomas J. Fogarty has sold for $11.04 million, according to newly released county sales records. The property comes with a 14,500-square-foot, three-level stone Italian villa, a private tasting room and sweeping terraces looking out over San Francisco Bay.

Portola Valley, CA · 17d

SFGate

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One of Carmel's most historic buildings hits market in rare offering

"What you buy if you want something you can never replace."

Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA · 17d

realtor.com

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The Ripple Effect of California’s Proposed Billionaire Tax

A wealthy Californian recently agreed to buy a nearly $20 million mansion in Palm Beach, Florida, without ever setting foot inside the property in the city famous for its ultra-upscale estates. Why bother with a house tour when the eight-figure purchase is part of a broader plan to establish Florida residency and eventually sell some of his California real estate?

California · 16d

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A day for Dolly in San Benito County

Last month, local real estate agent Stephanie Hicks and her team set up donation stations and posters to celebrate “Dolly Day” on Sept. 25. Hicks, who chairs the Dolly Imagination Library in San Benito County under the direction of United for San Benito’s director Vicki Fortino, is leading outreach and marketing efforts to commemorate the legendary singer and philanthropist Dolly Parton, who died at 80 years old on Aug. 25.

San Benito County, CA · 17d

San José Spotlight

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Santa Clara County report shows increased property values

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Santa Clara County property values have increased faster than last year, although overall growth has remained below 5% as economic uncertainty and changes in the real estate market continue to shape the region. The total net assessed value of all real estate and personal...

Santa Clara County, CA · 16d

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State directs wildfire aid to low-income housing as fire victims struggle to rebuild

California reportedly awarded hundreds of millions in federal wildfire recovery funding to affordable rental developers after the 2018 fires. The spending strategy prompted questions about assistance for displaced households. The reported awards supported apartment construction rather than direct grants for rebuilding individual homes. Developers did not have to reserve all...

California · 15d

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Old Aptos Golf Course Site Hits Market With Nearly 500 Homes Planned

A broker has begun marketing townhomes planned for the long-vacant Aptos Par 3 golf course site, even as the broader project awaits formal approval from Santa Cruz County. The proposal, called Village on the Green, would bring market-rate townhomes and affordable apartments to 2600 Mar Vista Drive, on land that has sat empty since the golf course closed in 2000.

Santa Cruz County, CA · 18d