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SF legislation would halt massive rent hikes for formerly rent-controlled tenants
Dean Preston, housing, rent control, San Francisco, Frederick Douglas Haynes Garden Apartments, San Francisco Rent Board, front, Read More
Ellis Act protesters blast real estate speculators as tenants face eviction
The Ellis Act is being used to evict a group of 19th Streets tenants, and they're not alone. Protesters Monday called for repeal of the 1985 law.Read More
State NAACP president resigns under criticism for support of propositions against ‘interest of Black people’
Political consultant Alice Huffman has resigned as president of the California NAACP after a turbulent election season in which several Black leaders criticized her for endorsing ballot measures they...Read More
California voters reject rent control and employee rights for gig workers, but close Prop 13 loopholes and restore parolee...
With things like affirmative action, abolishment of cash bail, rent control and a referendum on Proposition 13 on the table, measures on California’s ballot had potential to be nearly...Read More
Cannabis committee to oversee San Francisco pot business
San Francisco Supervisors Tuesday voted unanimously to create a committee to oversee The City's growing cannabis industry.Read More
Hayward council strengthens rent control
The Hayward City Council has voted unanimously to impose an 18-month emergency moratorium on a process in which landlords can apply to have residential rental units permanently exempted from...Read More
Landlord accused of targeting tenants
The owner of an East Palo Alto apartment complex and his son are facing charges in connection with what prosecutors believe was a plot to target tenants to get...Read More