Officials celebrated the start of Colibri Commons, an affordable housing project in East Palo Alto, to provide 136 apartments for low-income residents, aided by federal, state, and local funds, including the Stanford Affordable Housing Fund.

The California HCD awarded the "Prohousing" designation to seven more areas, including Eureka and Santa Monica, to encourage housing development and address the state's shortage.

Tidewater Capital has received approval to construct two new multifamily housing projects in Oakland, adding 670 units and promoting urban living with eco-friendly LEED Gold ambitions.

Recent data indicates a slowing exodus of homebuyers from the San Francisco Bay Area, with housing interest picking up as tech workers stay due to office returns.

The Phoenix Hotel in San Francisco is for sale at $15 million, potentially making way for a residential development up to 450 units in the Civic Center area.

Demolition begins at a Los Altos building after a Christmas fire, allowing a safe investigation into the cause.

A notorious Sea Cliff mansion in San Francisco, known for its connection to convicted felon Luke Brugnara and a history of legal troubles, is on the market for $7 million, facing an auction and potential code violation issues.

The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco launches a $1 million Tribal Nations Program to support affordable housing in Native American communities.

A pre-Civil War house in Napa with a modern renovation is on sale for $2.1 million, featuring a 4-bedroom main house and a 2-bedroom guest house on a 16,182-square-foot lot.

A group of billionaires, led by Jan Sramek, has proposed a new city in Solano County, California, aiming to house 50,000 people and create 15,000 jobs. They face local opposition and legal challenges.

Cupertino settles a lawsuit with YIMBY Law, agreeing to a "builder's remedy" for not updating their housing plan, committing to approve 4,588 new homes by 2031.

A Julia Morgan-designed duplex in Berkeley is for sale for $1.8 million. Built in 1904, it maintains original features alongside modern updates and offers a good location and investment potential.

Pear VC opens a 30,000-square-foot studio in San Francisco's Mission Bay to support startups, featuring workspaces and an event area for industry activities.