Lauded by housing advocates, CEQA reform unlikely to have immediate local impact

CEQA reform praised by housing advocates, but local impact may be slow Statewide housing reforms were approved in California, including changes to the California Environmental Quality Act. These reforms aim to streamline housing construction and reduce costs, but may not immediately lead to a significant increase in housing units in the North Bay region. Local … Read more

Skelton: Filling the middle-class housing gap

Skelton: Bridging the gap in middle-class housing A former state legislative leader criticizes Democrats in Sacramento for ignoring the housing needs of middle-class Californians and proposes a plan to help them buy new homes. Despite recent efforts to ease regulatory obstacles to home building, housing supply still falls short of demand, driving prices up. A … Read more

At Least 5 People Killed After Shooting At NYC Building Housing NFL HQ

Shooting at NYC Building Housing NFL HQ Leaves at Least 5 Dead A shooting at a midtown Manhattan office building left at least five people dead, including an off-duty NYPD officer. The suspect, Shane Tamura of Nevada, fatally shot himself. Law enforcement found his identification and concealed carry permit from Las Vegas. Emergency crews responded … Read more