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There’s a $11.25 billion housing bond on the ballot this November. Here’s what you should know
by Marisa Kendall CalMatters For years, California has grappled with a problem that has affected nearly every aspect of our society: The state doesn’t have enough homes that people can afford to live in. Proposition 1 aims to address that crisis. It’s estimated that more than 180,000 Californians are homeless. Rents are so high that a minimum wage worker would need to work 102 hours a week to afford a typical one-bedroom apartment, according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition.
California’s Prop. 1 would fund $11.25B in housing. Here’s where the money would go
FOR YEARS, California has grappled with a problem that has affected nearly every aspect of our society: The state doesn’t have enough homes that people can afford to live in. Proposition 1 aims to address that crisis. It’s estimated that more than 180,000 Californians are homeless. Rents are so high that a minimum wage worker would need to work 102 hours a week to afford a typical one-bedroom apartment, according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition. This is NOT a paywall.
There’s a $11.25 billion housing bond on the ballot this November. Here’s what you should know
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for its newsletters. For years, California has grappled with a problem that has affected nearly every aspect of our society: The state doesn’t have enough homes that people can afford to live in. Proposition 1 aims to address that crisis. Already a member? Sign In Lookout is able to provide free election coverage access thanks to the support of our members.
Hay un bono de vivienda de 11,250 millones de dólares en la boleta electoral de noviembre. Esto es lo que debes saber
Construcción del proyecto Midway Rising en 4610 Pacific Highway el 9 de octubre de 2026. (Foto de Thomas Murphy/Especial para Times of San Diego). Este artículo fue publicado originalmente por CalMatters. Puede suscribirse a sus boletines informativos aquí. Durante años, California ha enfrentado un problema que afecta prácticamente todos los aspectos de la vida en el estado: no existen suficientes viviendas que las personas puedan costear. La Proposición 1 busca abordar esa crisis.
There’s a $11.25 billion housing bond on the ballot this November. Here’s what you should know
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. For years, California has grappled with a problem that has affected nearly every aspect of our society: The state doesn’t have enough homes that people can afford to live in. Proposition 1 aims to address that crisis. It’s estimated that more than 180,000 Californians are homeless.
Prop 1: There’s a $11.25 billion housing bond on the ballot this November
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. For years, California has grappled with a problem that has affected nearly every aspect of our society: The state doesn’t have enough homes that people can afford to live in. Proposition 1 aims to address that crisis. It’s estimated that more than 180,000 Californians are homeless.
There’s a $11.25 billion housing bond on the ballot this November. Here’s what you should know
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. For years, California has grappled with a problem that has affected nearly every aspect of our society: The state doesn’t have enough homes that people can afford to live in. Proposition 1 aims to address that crisis. It’s estimated that more than 180,000 Californians are homeless.
There’s a $11.25 billion housing bond on the ballot this November. Here’s what you should know
By , CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. For years, California has grappled with a problem that has affected nearly every aspect of our society: The state doesn’t have enough homes that people can afford to live in. Proposition 1 aims to address that crisis. It’s estimated that more than 180,000 Californians are homeless.
There’s a $11.25 billion housing bond on the ballot this November. Here’s what you should know
It’s estimated that more than 180,000 Californians are homeless. Rents are so high that a minimum wage worker would need to work 102 hours a week to afford a typical one-bedroom apartment, according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition. A big piece of that problem is construction: Not enough homes are being built.
There’s a $11.25 billion housing bond on the ballot this November. Here’s what you should know
For years, California has grappled with a problem that has affected nearly every aspect of our society: The state doesn’t have enough homes that people can afford to live in. Proposition 1 aims to address that crisis. It’s estimated that more than 180,000 Californians are homeless. Rents are so high that a minimum wage worker would need to work 102 hours a week to afford a typical one-bedroom apartment, according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition.
There’s a $11.25 billion housing bond on the ballot this November. Here’s what you should know
For years, California has grappled with a problem that has affected nearly every aspect of our society: The state doesn’t have enough homes that people can afford to live in. Proposition 1 aims to address that crisis. It’s estimated that more than 180,000 Californians are homeless. Rents are so high that a minimum wage worker would need to work 102 hours a week to afford a typical one-bedroom apartment, according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition.
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Read on... for more on the housing bond on the ballot. Construction issue: A big piece of that problem is construction: Not enough homes are being built. Fewer than a third of California cities and counties are on track to permit enough market-rate housing to hit their state-mandated targets, and fewer than 6% are on track for very low-income housing. Those targets are based on the state’s assumption that we need nearly 2.5 million more homes.
There’s an $11.25 billion housing bond on the ballot this November. Here’s what you should know
One year ago, Congress defunded public media. Now that we're 100% community funded, please become a sustaining member or increase your existing membership today . For years, California has grappled with a problem that has affected nearly every aspect of our society: The state doesn’t have enough homes that people can afford to live in. Proposition 1 aims to address that crisis. It’s estimated that more than 180,000 Californians are homeless.
There’s a $11.25 billion housing bond on the ballot this November. Here’s what you should know
For years, California has grappled with a problem that has affected nearly every aspect of our society: The state doesn’t have enough homes that people can afford to live in. Proposition 1 aims to address that crisis. It’s estimated that more than 180,000 Californians are homeless. Rents are so high that a minimum wage worker would need to work 102 hours a week to afford a typical one-bedroom apartment, according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition.
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Read on... for more on what it means for fire survivors to lose case managers. What do case managers do? Trained disaster case managers help people find rental assistance, new employment and money to close the gap between what insurance pays and the actual cost to rebuild. They guide survivors on how to avoid scams, challenge insurance payouts and appeal FEMA decisions.
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Read on... for more on what it means for fire survivors to lose case managers. What do case managers do? Trained disaster case managers help people find rental assistance, new employment and money to close the gap between what insurance pays and the actual cost to rebuild. They guide survivors on how to avoid scams, challenge insurance payouts and appeal FEMA decisions.
There’s a $11.25 Billion Housing Bond on the Ballot This November. Here’s What You Should Know
### This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. ### For years, California has grappled with a problem that has affected nearly every aspect of our society: The state doesn’t have enough homes that people can afford to live in. Proposition 1 aims to address that crisis. It’s estimated that more than 180,000 Californians are homeless.
There’s a $11.25 billion housing bond on the ballot this November. Here’s what you should know Original
Supporters say California desperately needs money to fund housing construction and make a dent in its homelessness and affordability crisis. Critics say bond financing isn’t the way to do it. Welcome to CalMatters, the only nonprofit newsroom devoted solely to covering issues that affect all Californians. Sign up for WhatMatters to receive the latest news and commentary on the most important issues in the Golden State.
Fact check: Did Newsom’s mental health court hit his goal for helping Californians?
One year ago, Congress defunded public media. Now that we're 100% community funded, please become a sustaining member or increase your existing membership today . Gov. claimed a major victory for his signature mental health court on Thursday, but critics say his math appears more than a little fuzzy.
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Read on ... for the cases the court will be hearing in the coming weeks. The U.S. Supreme Court formally opens a new term on Monday, with big test cases on religion, bans on semi-automatic weapons, climate change, immigration and — waiting in the wings — election law cases. It used to be that the first Monday in October marked the beginning of a new Supreme Court term. And that's still true, technically.
Fact check: Did Newsom’s mental health court hit his goal for helping Californians? Original
Gov. Gavin Newsom this week claimed a major victory for CARE Court, his program to provide mental health treatment to Californians with serious conditions. Did it really help 10,000 people?” Welcome to CalMatters, the only nonprofit newsroom devoted solely to covering issues that affect all Californians. Sign up for WhatMatters to receive the latest news and commentary on the most important issues in the Golden State. Gov.
New California law frees up funds for sober homeless housing Original
The new California law intends to free up state funds for housing that requires residents to stay sober. Welcome to CalMatters, the only nonprofit newsroom devoted solely to covering issues that affect all Californians. Sign up for WhatMatters to receive the latest news and commentary on the most important issues in the Golden State. Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill intended to free up state funds for homeless housing that requires sobriety after vetoing a similar effort last year.
New laws make incremental tweaks to California’s mental health court, while bigger changes nixed Original
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two laws designed to help CARE Court better connect Californians with mental health care. Welcome to CalMatters, the only nonprofit newsroom devoted solely to covering issues that affect all Californians. Sign up for WhatMatters to receive the latest news and commentary on the most important issues in the Golden State. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills Sunday designed to help his mental health court reach more vulnerable Californians.
Cities often squabble over homelessness. A new California law forces Sacramento to try something different
New legislation forces the city and county of Sacramento to collaborate on homelessness. Stakeholders say it could have repercussions California-wide. At right, Sacramento County Supervisor Rich Desmond speaks with an unhoused person during the city's point-in-time count on Jan. 26, 2026. (Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters) This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters.
Cities often squabble over homelessness. A new law forces one community to try something different
The Legislature is forcing the city and county of Sacramento to try something unusual in their fight against homelessness, and both critics and supporters of the controversial plan say it could have broad implications for the rest of the state.
Cities often squabble over homelessness. A new law forces one community to try something different Original
The Legislature is forcing the city and county of Sacramento to try something unusual in their fight against homelessness, and both critics and supporters of the controversial plan say it could have broad implications for the rest of the state. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 802 on Sunday, which requires Sacramento, as well as all smaller cities within the county, to coordinate and form a joint powers authority that will lead the region’s homelessness response.
Cities often squabble over homelessness. A new California law forces one community to try something different
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The Legislature is forcing the city and county of Sacramento to try something unusual in their fight against homelessness, and both critics and supporters of the controversial plan say it could have broad implications for the rest of the state. Gov.
Cities often squabble over homelessness. A new law forces one community to try something different
The Legislature is forcing the city and county of Sacramento to try something unusual in their fight against homelessness, and both critics and supporters of the controversial plan say it could have broad implications for the rest of the state. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 802 on Sunday, which requires Sacramento, as well as all smaller cities within the county, to coordinate and form a joint powers authority that will lead the region’s homelessness response.
Cities often squabble over homelessness. A new law forces one community to try something different
The Legislature is forcing the city and county of Sacramento to try something unusual in their fight against homelessness, and both critics and supporters of the controversial plan say it could have broad implications for the rest of the state. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 802 on Sunday, which requires Sacramento, as well as all smaller cities within the county, to coordinate and form a joint powers authority that will lead the region’s homelessness response.
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