Misguided Solutions to State Homeless Problem
Recently, state Senator John Moorlach (R-Orange County) wrote in this space about California’s struggle to solve the problem of homelessness. In his piece “Grappling with
Recently, state Senator John Moorlach (R-Orange County) wrote in this space about California’s struggle to solve the problem of homelessness. In his piece “Grappling with
Admittedly, this subject doesn’t fall within my normal routine or domain. Usually, my Fox and Hound verbiage tracks a housing theme. So, what am I
In a move that may signal more to come, Governor Newsom is backing up his get-tough language with California communities by announcing that he is
Can anything be done in California about its chronic housing crisis? Yes, say the academics and other experts. They conclude that the state suffers a
If local demonstrations or a lawsuit using the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) don’t stop a new housing project, just vote it down. That’s the
The new developments may look different – including having a fair share of higher-density housing – but the trend appears to show the suburbs are
Skylines emerge. Neighborhoods are transformed. And, life is forever changed. Count on all that happening when new development comes to town. And, yes – rents
You know them best as NIMBYs (not in my backyard) and, if you’ve been watching development in the state you know how much clout they
About now, the California Republican Party – surely licking the deep wounds it suffered during the mid-term election of 2018 – must be asking itself