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General Plan Needs to Do More for Market Rate Housing, Councilmen Say

November 13, 2019

Update, 11/14/2019, 9:30 a.m.: Councilman Luis Chavez pulled the General Plan item from today's council agenda, continuing it until Dec. 5. He says he wants to wait for Mayor Lee Brand to return from his vacation in order to support the resolution. Also, Counc...

Walters: Housing Crisis — Fits and Starts

Dan Walters, CalMatters Commentary

November 10, 2019

The latest developments in California’s housing crisis are, as usual, mixed. In September, according to the Legislature’s budget analyst, permits for 10,580 new housing units were issued, a 13% increase from...

Author Matthew Demond and his book "Evicted"

Matthew Desmond Digs into ‘Eviction’ at Warnors Theatre

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November 4, 2019

New York Times best-selling author Matthew Desmond will talk about the impact of eviction on the lives of low-income families and its role in racial and economic inequality at Fresno's Warnors Theatre on Thursd...

Apple Commits $2.5B to Combat California Housing Crisis

AP News

November 4, 2019

CUPERTINO — Apple has committed $2.5 billion to ease California's housing crisis, eclipsing similar pledges by fellow Silicon Valley giants Google and Facebook to address a lack of affordable housing in the region they call home. Apple's pledge Monday inclu...

Pending Home Sales Reached a 21-Month High in September

AP News

October 29, 2019

WASHINGTON — More Americans signed contracts to buy homes in September, a sign that the housing market is still benefiting from lower mortgage rates. The National Association of Realtors said Tuesday that it...

Fox News’ Judge Jeanine Isn’t Coming to Central Valley

David Taub

October 25, 2019

Judge Jeanine Pirro's scheduled visit to Tulare is not happening. The Fox News personality was scheduled to speak at a rally organized by the Valley Young Republicans PAC on Nov. 7. However, the event is no ...

Affordable Housing Among Striking Chicago Teachers’ Demands

AP News

October 22, 2019

CHICAGO — Striking Chicago teachers who are seeking smaller class sizes and higher pay also are demanding that the nation's third-largest city do more to lower housing costs and put more resources into helping homeless students. The demand for affordable ho...

Swearengin Named to State Committee on Housing, Econ

David Taub

October 11, 2019

Ashley Swearengin, Fresno's former mayor and current president/CEO of the Central Valley Community Foundation, will serve on a new state economic committee. Organized by California Treasurer Fiona Ma, Sweare...

New California Laws Aim to Speed Housing Construction

AP News

October 10, 2019

SACRAMENTO — A new California law aims to stop communities from delaying construction of new housing projects. It's one of 18 housing bills signed Wednesday by Gov. Gavin Newsom. State lawmakers have pass...

Aerosmith Named MusiCare’s 2020 Person of the Year

AP News

October 4, 2019

SANTA MONICA — An organization that helps music professionals who need financial, personal or medical assistance will honor Aerosmith as its 2020 person of the year. MusiCares and Recording Academy President and CEO Deborah Dugan says Aerosmith "has walked ...

Trump Impeachment Inquiry Heads to Live TV Coverage

Much of California Now ‘Abnormally Dry’ Says U.S. Drought Monitor

No-Shows, Endorsement Spats and Drag Queens: What’s On Tap at This Weekend’s Democratic Convention

Council Takes Aim at Leakers, Revises Cannabis Store Rules

Costa Talks Trump, Impeachment, and the Dem Contenders

Many Specialists Will Be on Hand at Free Health Clinic in Fresno

To Solve Homelessness, Californians Must Treat Certain Crimes as Cries for Help

As California Spends Billions on High-Needs Students, Calls Grow for More Oversight

Kanye West Premieres New 'Jesus Is King' Film, Album

Lakers Beat Warriors 120-94, Improve to 9-2

Despite Female Push, Garth Brooks Bests Underwood at CMAs

‘We Love You, Alex!’ Contestant on ‘Jeopardy!’ Moves Trebek

Special-Needs Advocates Pack 1-2 Punch With BREN Clinic

Walters: Our Laws Protect Criminal Cops

Walters: Local Governments Are in Distress

Sacramento’s Latest Reckless Law Will Give Lighter Sentences to 10,000 Repeat Felons

Can Gen Z Figure Out How to End Islamophobia?

Many Specialists Will Be on Hand at Free Health Clinic in Fresno

US Growth of Islam Creates Need for Religious Scholars

Islamic Center Dinner To Feature Texas TV Reporter Who Wears a Hijab

16th District House Race: Costa vs. Soria Fundraising

Buttigieg Would Pick 1st Female for Veteran’s Post

Michael Bloomberg Opens Door to 2020 Presidential Campaign

AP Exclusive: Steyer Aide Offered Money for Endorsements

General Plan Needs to Do More for Market Rate Housing, Councilmen Say

Walters: Housing Crisis — Fits and Starts

Matthew Desmond Digs into ‘Eviction’ at Warnors Theatre

Apple Commits $2.5B to Combat California Housing Crisis

Pending Home Sales Reached a 21-Month High in September

Fox News’ Judge Jeanine Isn’t Coming to Central Valley

Affordable Housing Among Striking Chicago Teachers’ Demands

Swearengin Named to State Committee on Housing, Econ

New California Laws Aim to Speed Housing Construction

Aerosmith Named MusiCare’s 2020 Person of the Year

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