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New law to expand environmental statute prompts concerns amid California housing shortage
A bill, AB 1001, to incorporate Environmental Justice (EJ) principles into the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), is raising questions about the how it would duplicate procedures enacted six years ago with SB 1000, which mandates all municipalities apply their own EJ policies to reduce risks in disadvantaged communities. -
Ninth Circuit en banc court rules Fair Housing Act litigation requires direct link between harm and conduct
An en banc ruling by the Ninth Circuit, in City of Oakland v. Wells Fargo & Co., has held that cities claiming loss of property taxes due to financial lender practices doesn’t meet the proximate cause threshold. -
Pro bono team receives 2021 One Treasure Island Equity Champion award
Pro bono team receives 2021 One Treasure Island Equity Champion award. -
Most appeals denied as Bay Area Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) nears final plan
As cities and counties work to comply with new housing requirements in the Bay Area Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) plan, almost every appeal to zone for fewer units is expected to be rejected. -
Alameda County Superior Court: Actions Taken on Sept. 27
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity on Sept. 27 in the suits below: -
Sept. 27: Alameda County Superior Court docket for "breach of contract/warranty" cases
The following cases categorized as "breach of contract/warranty" were on the docket in the Alameda County Superior Court on Sept. 27. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
Court activity on Sept. 27: Ashley Richardson vs Oakland Affordable Housing Preservation Initiatives
The Alameda County Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Ashley Richardson against Oakland Affordable Housing Preservation Initiatives and Oakland Housing Authority a California Public Corp. on Sept. 27: 'Complaint Breach Of Contract/Warranty Filed'. -
New analysis, polling underscore concerns about homelessness in California
With a new poll showing 52% of people feel the state has performed poorly on homelessness, cities conflicted about affordable housing, and eviction bans winding down, questions persist about how the new $12 billion in state spending can fix the growing issue of unhoused residents in California. -
RV residents at war with City of Mountain View
SAN JOSE -- A group of people has brought forth a class action lawsuit against a city out of fear of having their vehicular homes towed. -
California budget raising questions about future financial burden
Record spending in the 2021-22 state budget is prompting questions about the sustainability of such funding levels in the future without reducing services or raising taxes. -
Contra Costa Superior Court: Actions Taken on Sept. 30
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity on Sept. 30 in the suits below: -
Sept. 30: Contra Costa Superior Court docket for "complaint" cases
The following cases categorized as "complaint" were on the docket in the Contra Costa Superior Court on Sept. 30. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
Court activity on Sept. 30: El Cerrito Affordable Housing Partners, LLC vs Bay Area Warehousestores, Inc.
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by El Cerrito Affordable Housing Partners, LLC against Bay Area Warehousestores, Inc. and Ralphs Grocery Company, on Sept. 30: 'Case Management Conference'. -
Contra Costa Superior Court: Actions Taken on Sept. 18
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity on Sept. 18 in the suits below: -
Sept. 18: Contra Costa Superior Court docket for "complaint" cases
The following cases categorized as "complaint" were on the docket in the Contra Costa Superior Court on Sept. 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
Court activity on Sept. 18: Judy Williams vs St. JOHN'S Partners LP.
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Judy Williams against Aof/pacific Affordable Housing Corp., Aperto Property Management, Inc., St. JOHN'S Apartments, St. JOHN'S Management, LLC, St. JOHN'S Partners LP. and Vitus Development, LLC on Sept. 18: 'Check For Dismissal On Conditional Settlement'. -
July 14: Contra Costa Superior Court docket for "complaint" cases
The following cases categorized as "complaint" were on the docket in the Contra Costa Superior Court on July 14. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
Contra Costa Superior Court: Actions Taken on July 14
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity on July 14 in the suits below: -
July 13: Contra Costa Superior Court docket for "complaint" cases
The following cases categorized as "complaint" were on the docket in the Contra Costa Superior Court on July 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
Contra Costa Superior Court: Actions Taken on July 13
The Contra Costa Superior Court reported the following activity on July 13 in the suits below: