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Your morning catch-up: L.A.’s fire zone is far from healed, the battle over California’s billionaire tax and more big stories
20 Jan 2026 14:38 GMT
… make it happen.
The housing market in the two fire zones … snapping up lots. Some real estate experts said this trend could … could determine the outcome.
Explaining California’s billionaire tax: The … day, from the Essential California team
Jim Rainey, staff …
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Taves: Failed Silicon Valley politician plans to inject California’s Prop. 13 with steroids
20 Jan 2026 14:09 GMT
… Homelessness and Housing Initiative. As the principal investigator of the California State … would hurt impoverished, unpropertied Californians over 50 who actually face … property taxes collected by California counties are often used to build housing for …
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FSU expert discusses causes and outlook for U.S. housing affordability crisis
20 Jan 2026 11:57 GMT
… and rental units.
Staley explained that while housing affordability … housing prices from pressures on the demand and supply of the market … California’s coastal areas continue to face high costs. … suggesting that overall housing prices will decrease soon. …
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California Announces Special Election for Doug LaMalfa’s Seat
20 Jan 2026 10:56 GMT
… a little louder in California! Today, Governor Gavin … the state, showcasing that California is actively tackling homelessness … whopping $419 million investment in housing and services across the … notes, folks, because California’s determination to uphold its …
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2025 Real Estate in Review: Incline Village & Crystal Bay
19 Jan 2026 16:01 GMT
… of housing inventory—especially at lower price points.
The real estate market has … wasn’t limited to California. Buyers arrived from … , we witnessed meaningful investment in the future of … the scarcity of reasonably priced properties in sought-after locations …
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Strike authorization vote coming for 40,000 University of California academic workers
20 Jan 2026 04:11 GMT
… amid soaring inflation and housing costs.
UC graduate students live … below the actual cost of living in California’s major … of their income on rent, often sharing overcrowded apartments … tied to inflation and housing costs. Facing mounting pressure from …
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Eric Swalwell hit with petition claiming he's ineligible to run for California governor
20 Jan 2026 04:11 GMT
… a California driver’s license, paid California taxes, and starts his California mornings … an investigation into Swalwell for mortgage fraud allegations. According to reports … , D.C. resident. The Federal Housing Agency is accusing Swalwell of …
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Why California Is Bleeding Tech Jobs: Decline Is A Policy Choice
20 Jan 2026 03:26 GMT
… created.
Commercial real estate data corroborate … costs and discourages upscaling.
Regulation, Market Structure, and Incumbency
California … price data.
In combination, these policies alter the expected return on investment … permitting, lower housing costs, and a …
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California real estate mogul Rick Caruso will not run for LA mayor nor governor
19 Jan 2026 14:50 GMT
… last January’s devastating Southern California wildfires, Caruso – who owns … in the Palisades fire. Housing advocate Rae Huang is also … serving the community.
The real estate developer is best known for … in Glendale, and luxury apartment buildings.
While he’s …
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CalMatters’ New Accountability Newsletter Lets Californians Track Their State Legislators
20 Jan 2026 03:27 GMT
… updates about your California state assemblymember and … transportation, housing and homelessness and the cost of living … dive and significant time investment.” -Bill, Petaluma
“ … accountability and understanding about California state legislators and the …