Campbell’s $1.15 Million ‘Starter’ Townhomes Put New State Housing Shortcut To The Test
Campbell broke ground on a six‑unit starter‑home project that city and developer officials say is the first to test SB‑684’s ministerial fast‑track, offering smaller, for‑sale townhomes by early 2027.
San Jose Plan Packs 800 High Schoolers Into Vacant Office Building
BASIS Independent has filed to convert 525 Race St. into an 89,400‑sqft high school for up to 800 students, including a new gym and staggered start times. City review and traffic mitigation are next.
Napa Panel Backs Jackson Family’s Contentious St. Helena Hotel Plan
Napa planners recommended approval for a 79‑room Jackson Family hotel at Freemark Abbey, advancing a plan that includes workforce housing and sustainability pledges amid neighbor objections.
San Jose To Landlords: Many Older Apartments Capped At 5 Percent Rent Hikes
San José’s Housing Department reminded renters that many older apartments are covered by a local ordinance that caps rent hikes at 5% per year, and state rules may add protections. Here’s how to check.
Alameda County Drops $53M Housing Hammer On Bay Area Rent Squeeze
Alameda County pledged $53M in Home Together awards to create 900+ permanently affordable homes across the county, including hundreds of units for people experiencing homelessness.
Yosemite West Eruption: 110-Home Hillside Plan Has Neighbors on Edge
An SB 330 application would put 110 modular homes on about 31 acres bordering Yosemite, prompting safety, cultural and environmental alarm from neighbors and tribal leaders. County documents and state rules mean the proposal will move forward through a contested review process.
Gilroy ‘Shangri-La’ Ranch Lists With Vines, Horses And Party Barn For $10.5 Million
Shangri‑La‑Dee‑Da, a 58‑acre Gilroy estate with a 14‑acre vineyard and full equestrian facilities, is listed at $10.5 million as a turnkey ranch and events venue. The property includes two homes, multiple arenas, ponds and miles of trails.












