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CalHFA Expands Program to Help More Bay Area Residents Become Homeowners
The California Housing Finance Agency today announced a program change that will help more California households qualify for CalHFA Conventional mortgages.
Currently, families who earn up to 120% of their county's median income could be eligible for CalHFA loans, although home prices in many communities throughout California still exceed what the median income household can afford. To address this problem, CalHFA has identified 35 California counties that have the greatest disparity between housing costs and household incomes. The maximum qualifying income in these counties has been raised to 140% of the median
CHAIRMAN BECERRA, WITH BIPARTISAN GROUP OF CURRENT AND FORMER HOUSE AND SENATE MEMBERS, SIGNS...
Democratic Caucus Chairman Xavier Becerra (CA-34) today joined 163 current and former House Members as well as 44 current and former Senators in signing on to an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit defending President Obama’s Clean Power Plan
Costa Says Five Percent Water Allocation from Federal Government is Immoral
“Sadly, today the Valley is faced with what we all feared and I cautioned against since rains began in January. Despite the El Nino conditions, above average rainfall and an average snowpack in the mountains, today farmers in the San Joaquin Valley have been told they can expect to receive a five percent water allocation from the federal water project,” said. Rep. Costa. “If state and federal agencies had followed my consistent direction and better managed the water in the system, there would have been a different and more positive announcement made today. Instead, as a direct result of the federal agencies failure to act on my recommendations, more land will go fallow, farm workers will be jobless, and the challenges that San Joaquin Valley drought stricken communities face will continue.
INSPECTION CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM EARNS MAYOR’S CIVIC INNOVATION AWARD FOR STREAMLINING PERMITTING AND CONSTRUCTION...
Mayor Eric Garcetti today presented the tenth Mayor’s Civic Innovation Award to members of the City’s Inspection Case Management (ICM) team, who work to ensure greater efficiency in construction inspections in Los Angeles
MAYOR GARCETTI HIGHLIGHTS WAYS TO SAVE MONEY AND WATER AS SUMMER MONTHS APPROACH
Mayor Eric Garcetti today joined the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to address new snowpack readings from the Eastern Sierras — a critical water source for Los Angeles — and to highlight LADWP resources that are available to help Angelenos save water and money
AGUILAR HOSTS INLAND EMPIRE WATER EXPERTS AT ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
Rep. Pete Aguilar hosted a Water Roundtable Discussion with members of the Inland Empire water community to discuss a variety of issues related to California water, including water supply monitoring, federal legislation and proposals, and updates on Inland Empire water projects. Participants represented different fields of the water community, including representatives from San Bernardino County cities, water agencies and water consultants. Today’s session was held at the East Valley Water District in Highland
FIVE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS PLEAD GUILTY TO DEFRAUDING HOMEOWNERS IN NATIONWIDE HOME LOAN MODIFICATION SCAM
Christy Goldsmith Romero, Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program, and Dana Boente, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia announced today that five California men have pleaded guilty for their roles in a nationwide home loan modification scam that defrauded over 400 homeowners out of over $3.8 million.
REP. LORETTA SANCHEZ CALLS ATTENTION TO EXIDE POISONING VERNON & SOUTHEAST LOS ANGELES COMMUNITIES
Last week, Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46) called attention to the toxic contamination produced by the Exide Technologies recycling plant and its damaging effects on the health of the people of Vernon and surrounding Southeast Los Angeles communities. Last year, California toxic officials warned that those communities may be contaminated with unsafe high levels of lead
Denham Announces April 2016 Mobile District Office Hours
U.S. Representative Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) today announced Mobile District Office Hours for the month of April 2016. Mobile District Office Hours are an opportunity for 10th district residents to meet with the congressman and staff to hear more about his work in Washington, D.C. and the Central Valley, have their questions answered or get help with specific casework
DWR Reaches Agreement with Contra Costa Water District to Address Concerns Related to California...
The California Department of Water Resources announced today an agreement with the Contra Costa Water District related to potential water quality impacts to its water supply in the event California WaterFix is built
McNerney Applauds Senator Cantwell’s Bold Vision for Water Security in the 21st Century
WASHINGTON, D.C. - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Jerry McNerney (CA-09) issued the following statement applauding Senator Maria Cantwell for her leadership on water security and...
U.S. EPA Announces $749,000 for UC Riverside to Research Reclaimed Water
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded $749,631 to the University of California, Riverside to study the human and ecological health impacts of water reuse and conservation practices. University researchers will use the funds to measure levels of contaminants in vegetables irrigated with treated wastewater. Nationally, $3.3 million was awarded to five institutions nationwide for water reuse and conservation research
California Republicans Call on White House to Act on Drought
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) led a letter with California House Republicans to President Obama calling on him to direct federal agencies to increase water exports in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta immediately. Excerpts from the letter are below followed by the full letter.
McNerney Speaks at Historic White House Water Summit
U.S. House Representative Jerry McNerney (CA-09) participated in a first-of its-kind White House Water Summit as a panelist to discuss innovative financing and water infrastructure solutions. The summit, which coincides with World Water Day, featured panel discussions and speakers from the public and private sectors to raise awareness of water issues facing our country.
HUD REACHES AGREEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA LANDLORDS RESOLVING CLAIMS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST MEXICAN APPLICANTS
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today an agreement with a Cupertino, California-based property management company, its agents and the owners of a Santa Clara apartment complex to resolve allegations they discriminated against applicants based upon their national origin. HUD alleged that the Salwasser Group, Inc. (doing business as Income Property Specialists) and property owners Gary and Mary Drieger discriminated against prospective renters by refusing to accept Mexican forms of identification, while encouraging a Canadian passport holder to apply for an apartment.
Bera Highlights Importance of Drought Forecasting Following Folsom Water Releases
Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. highlighted the importance of strengthening drought forecasting in light of recent water releases at Folsom Dam. In his opening remarks to the Administrator at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Bera discussed the recent water releases from Folsom Lake and emphasized the benefit of better forecasting.
Congresswoman Susan Davis Votes to Renew Support Programs for Seniors
As millions of elderly Americans face economic challenges to sustain quality health care and in home supportive services, Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-San Diego) voted to renew support programs vital to seniors. The House passed its renewal of the Older Americans Act, which provides critical social and nutritional services, such as meal delivery and respite care
CalHFA’s Executive Director Participates in Yearlong Leadership Program
Tia Boatman Patterson, the California Housing Finance Agency's Executive Director, joined Leadership California's class of 2016 for their California Issues & Trends Program. This yearlong program includes 60 women from across the state who meet their criteria for accomplishment, diversity and knowledge, to participate in a rigorous leadership program
MERCY LOAN FUND HELPS PRESERVE RARE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR FAMILIES IN OXNARD, CALIF.
—Mercy Loan Fund (MLF), a leading Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) based in Denver, Colo., announced that it has partnered with Mercy Housing California. (MHC), to preserve 64 affordable homes in Oxnard, Calif.
LaMalfa Leads Effort to Protect Farmers from Unlawful Regulatory Overreach
Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) led a letter urging the House Committee on Appropriations to defund lawless federal regulation of agricultural work, such as plowing fields, planting seeds, and harvesting crops. While the Clean Water Act explicitly exempts these activities, federal agencies, particularly the Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers, have imposed new requirements under creative interpretations of the law to penalize farmers.
