Legislation passed by San Jose and the state of California has made it easier for people to construct accessory-dwelling units, but an analysis shows more can be done.
Despite efforts, challenges still remain for those wanting ADUs Read More »
SAN FRANCISCO — In the San Francisco Bay Area, home of Silicon Valley, the lack of affordable housing remains a consistent problem for local communities.
No end in sight to Bay Area housing woes Read More »
PALO ALTO — An organization helping homeless people in the Bay Area find jobs will expand its reach in Palo Alto.
Downtown Streets Team introduces new initiative to end homelessness Read More »
PALO ALTO — The Hernandez family used to share a single bedroom in a cramped two-bedroom apartment. Because of affordable housing programs, not anymore.
As housing crisis grows, Palo Alto turns to below-market-rate program Read More »
PALO ALTO – In Palo Alto, where rent prices have forced out essential workers like teachers, first responders and trade professionals, the city council remains divided on how to address the issue.
Palo Alto city council votes against studying new rent stabilization measures Read More »
SAN JOSE – A planned Google campus in downtown San Jose has city officials and business advocates anticipating an economic boom – and activists worrying it could further gentrify an area already facing an affordable housing crisis.
San Jose prepares for growth as Google plans downtown campus village Read More »
MOUNTAIN VIEW — A proposed housing development that would replace existing rent-controlled apartments represents the larger battle between protecting renters and providing more housing units in Mountain View.
Tiny houses are gaining popularity as a way to own a home in the Bay Area’s exorbitant housing market, but there are no California laws defining and regulating them, a situation which has left construction of the units in a murky legal situation.
Tiny houses rise as an economical option but face legal barriers Read More »
Ready to downsize? Nine college teams proved the possibilities of living in a space less than 400 square feet in a sustainable way at a recent tiny house competition.
College teams think big and build tiny in house competition Read More »
Advocates hope this latest initiative will be successful, but they face well-organized and well-funded opposition.
Mountain View residents push for historically elusive rent control Read More »
Eviction notices in San Francisco have jumped 60 percent since 2011 — especially in the Mission, Sunset, South of Market and Tenderloin neighborhoods.
Tenants in San Francisco’s Mission, Sunset neighborhoods get most eviction notices Read More »
A combination of little to no pay and costly housing puts student interns across America into a dilemma: accept an inadequate housing option or decline a critical professional opportunity.
Student interns struggle to secure summer housing Read More »
