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Ben Christopher, CalMatters

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As rooftop solar debate flares, builders, landlords and renter advocates are taking sides

by Ben Christopher, CalMatters October 8, 2023
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Is California’s COVID-era rent relief program running out of money?

by Ben Christopher, CalMatters October 7, 2023
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How California lawmakers greenlit ‘any flavor of affordable housing you could possibly want’

by Ben Christopher, CalMatters September 20, 2023September 20, 2023
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Amendment to California constitution could unlock billions of dollars for housing

by Ben Christopher, CalMatters August 12, 2023August 10, 2023
A photo illustration shows cut-outs of politicians in front of graphics of money and housing.
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California could borrow a record-breaking $35 billion to tackle the housing crisis. Will voters go along?

by Ben Christopher, CalMatters August 5, 2023August 3, 2023
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California’s housing crisis could weaken its coastal commission

by Ben Christopher, CalMatters July 8, 2023July 7, 2023
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Rents soared 151%. Under California’s new law, tenants are getting a refund

by Ben Christopher, CalMatters June 17, 2023June 15, 2023
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5 things to know about Newsom’s bid to change the US Constitution on guns

by Ben Christopher, CalMatters and Alexei Koseff, CalMatters June 11, 2023June 9, 2023
A single-story house stands in front of a multi-story tower.
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‘Godzilla next door’: How California developers gained new leverage to build more homes

by Ben Christopher, CalMatters June 5, 2023June 5, 2023

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