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5 tax measures are on the California ballot. Here’s how to make sense of them all

by Ben Christopher, CalMatters October 6, 2026October 6, 2026

California voters haven’t had to make so many decisions about tax policy at the ballot since 1994. Our analysis shows voters tend to reject new taxes.

Posted inPlace

Almost nowhere in California is building enough, according to the state. Here’s why

by Ben Christopher, CalMatters August 11, 2026August 11, 2026
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Here’s what the ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ federal housing bill means for California

by Ben Christopher, CalMatters July 10, 2026July 10, 2026
Posted inNews

California counties must jump through new hoops to get homelessness funds

by Marisa Kendall, CalMatters and Ben Christopher, CalMatters January 16, 2026January 16, 2026
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Why homeownership in California isn’t nearly the financial slam dunk it once was

by Ben Christopher, CalMatters December 21, 2025December 21, 2025
Posted inDevelopment

Gavin Newsom signs law overhauling local zoning to build more housing

by Ben Christopher, CalMatters October 10, 2025October 10, 2025
Posted inPlace

California Legislature overrides local zoning to boost transit-oriented development

by Ben Christopher, CalMatters September 13, 2025September 13, 2025
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Breakthrough on California housing could put taller buildings in single-family neighborhoods

by Ben Christopher, CalMatters September 5, 2025September 5, 2025
Posted inReal Estate

So many reasons to stay put: What’s behind California’s frozen housing market?

by Ben Christopher, CalMatters July 29, 2025July 29, 2025
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Trump lawyers call his decision to send troops to LA ‘unreviewable’ by U.S. courts

by Mikhail Zinshteyn, CalMatters and Ben Christopher, CalMatters June 17, 2025June 17, 2025

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