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Gov. Newsom Sues Norwalk Over Ban on Homeless Shelters and Supportive Housing

November 4, 2024 4:13 pmNovember 4, 2024 4:13 pm

Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against the City of Norwalk in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles on Monday over Norwalk’s moratorium on new homeless shelters and supportive housing. The issue...

Gov. Newsom Cuts State Housing, Homeless Funds to Norwalk

October 4, 2024 2:45 amOctober 4, 2024 2:46 am

Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Thursday that the California Department of Housing and Community Developmen has revoked Norwalk’s compliance with housing element law, making them ineligible to receive state housing and homelessness funds. The issue dates back to early August....

Gov. Newsom Threatens Lawsuit Against City Of Norwalk over Homeless Housing Moratorium

September 17, 2024 12:42 pmSeptember 17, 2024 12:42 pm

Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) announced on Tuesday that the city of Norwalk has received a notice of violation and a possible lawsuit warning if they don’t reverse their city-wide moratorium on...

Gov. Newsom Announces $156.4 Million Project Homekey Expansion

November 9, 2023 2:30 amNovember 9, 2023 2:31 am

Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Wednesday that Project Homekey will be expanding once again, sending a total of $156.4 million in grants to six counties across California. According to Newsom and a parallel announcement by the California Department of Housing...

Governor Newsom Announces $352 Million for Green Housing Across State

July 6, 2023 2:30 amJuly 6, 2023 2:31 am

Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Wednesday that $352 million will be given to numerous city, housing, and mass transit organizations through the Regional Early Action Planning grants program (REAP 2.0) to create more environmentally friendly housing to help the state...

Sen. Wiener’s Affordable Housing Mandate for Cities Extended

May 31, 2023 5:46 pmMay 31, 2023 5:46 pm

Turning all of California into San Francisco one bill at a time seems to be Senator Scott Wiener’s goal. Sen. Wiener (D-San Francisco) announced gleefully today that the Senate passed his Senate Bill 423, legislation to extend his SB 35...

AG Rob Bonta, State of CA Sue Elk Grove Over Alleged Affordable Housing Law Violations

May 2, 2023 2:32 amMay 2, 2023 2:33 am

Attorney General Rob Bonta announced on Monday that he, Governor Gavin Newsom, and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) will be suing the city of Elk Grove in Sacramento County over their rejection of a plan for...