Housing conference digs into tiny homes, commercial conversions and other solutions
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New laws could bring more housing, farm unionization
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed nearly 1,000 bills into law from the latest legislative session, including a few that encourage building denser housing and one that could give labor unions a new foothold in organizing farmworkers. The deadline for Newsom to sign bills passed in 2022 was Oct. 1, and by the end of that day, Read More →
Santa Barbara County to join Goleta in suing UCSB over lack of housing
The county of Santa Barbara will sue UC Santa Barbara over allegations that the university failed to comply with its long-term plan to provide enough housing for its students. The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Aug. 30 in closed session to initiate litigation against the Regents of the University of California, alleging UCSB violated Read More →
Rising interest rates, uncertain economy haven’t slowed homebuilding in region yet
Despite rising interest rates and a potentially slowing U.S. economy, homebuilders and residential developers seem eager to build in the tri-county region. The costs of materials and labor to build new homes have increased, and rising interest rates means potential homebuyers have to pay more mortgage interest, leaving less money for the principal. Developers are Read More →
Thousands of new homes in pipeline in Moorpark
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Despite pro-housing laws, shortages persist in region and statewide
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Our View: For local politicians, housing should be jobs A through Z
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