San Jose wins back housing at Berryessa flea market site
San Jose may have just rescued one of its most ambitious urban development projects — a plan to build thousands of homes at the site of the northside flea market. …
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Los Gatos Housing Element delayed again after late feedback from state officials
After delayed feedback from state officials on the town’s last set of revisions to its Housing Element, the Los Gatos Town Council voted Tuesday to hold off on further discussion …
Los Gatos close to submitting revised Housing Element to state
The Los Gatos Town Council hit another stumbling block in finalizing its Housing Element. Council members discussed a series of changes to the document at a town council meeting Tuesday …
San Jose to fight developers using ‘builder’s remedy’ to downsize housing projects
San Jose is the most recent city to fight back against the “builder’s remedy,” an obscure provision of state law that allows developers to build projects of any height and …
The Bay Area is set to receive $191 million in new federal homelessness funding. Is it enough?
The federal government is giving Bay Area counties another $191 million to combat homelessness, part of what officials describe as a “historic” nationwide investment, but some advocates say it amounts …
Approaching Bay Area deadline a ‘test case’ for California’s housing crisis
It’s put up or shut up time for dozens of cities across the San Francisco Bay Area. Last January, local governments across the region were required to submit “housing elements” …
San Mateo County considers criminal penalties for homeless people who refuse shelter
San Mateo County is considering a new law that could levy criminal penalties on homeless people who refuse shelter, a proposal officials say they hope can be a model for …
Beachfront living dreams wiping out? Dana Point plan shows building challenges on the coast
When the empty beachfront lot hit the market two years ago in Dana Point, it was touted as a rare opportunity to build a dream home right on the sand. …
New California housing laws aimed to streamline building process take effect in 2024
If California wants to build its way out of its long term housing shortage, plenty of things stand in its way in 2024: high interest rates, sluggish local approval processes …
Los Gatos leaders look forward to 2024
The new year sparks optimism and hope in many, including our town leaders. Here is a look at what some had to say about their plans for Los Gatos in …