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Mayor Lee Announces Affordable Housing Development Opportunities at Candlestick Point for Low Income &...
Mayor Edwin M. Lee announced the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) from the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure (OCII) for two affordable housing developments with 290 new, permanently affordable homes on key parcels located at the site of the former Candlestick stadium at Candlestick Point in the Bayview.
Denham Statement on California High Speed Rail’s Route Change
U.S. Representative Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) released the following statement in reaction to news that the California High Speed Rail Authority plans to change routes
California home sales kick off year higher in January, marking best start in three...
California existing home sales posted their best January performance in three years as year-over-year sales recovered from delayed escrow closings late last year caused by new loan disclosure rules, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) said today.
Hundreds of Seniors Attend Garamendi’s Senior Roundtable Conversations
Since Wednesday, Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, Davis, Yuba City, CA) has hosted senior center conversations in Orland, Yuba City, Davis, Vacaville, Rio Vista, and Fairfield. On Wednesday, he also honored a courageous World War II veteran, Private First Class Joe Montes, at an event at the Willows Senior Center.
CalHFA Comments on Moody’s Ratings Upgrade
The California Housing Finance Agency is pleased to announce that Moody's Investor Service has raised CalHFA's Issuer Rating from 'A3' to 'A2,' with a Stable Outlook
AGUILAR CONVENES VETERANS ADVISORY BOARD TO TACKLE VETERAN HOMELESSNESS
Aguilar Convenes Veterans Advisory Board to Tackle Veteran Homelessness
Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar convened another meeting of his Veterans Advisory Board. The committee of local veterans, veteran assistance non-profit organizations, and local housing authorities met with Rep. Aguilar this afternoon to discuss the issue of veteran homelessness.
Two California Residents Admit Participating in Mortgage Loan Modification Scheme
Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that MEHDI MOAREFIAN, a.k.a. “Michael Miller,” 36, and DANIEL SHIAU, a.k.a. “Scott Decker,” 30, both of Irvine, Calif., pleaded guilty yesterday in Bridgeport federal court to conspiring to defraud homeowners across the United States who were seeking mortgage loan modifications
Congressman Garamendi Says No to Privatizing American Air Traffic Control Operations
Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, Davis, Yuba City), a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Subcommittee on Aviation, voted in committee against H.R. 4441, a bill to privatize American Air Traffic Control operations. This bill would give away billions of dollars of public infrastructure to an unaccountable private corporation, jeopardizing public safety and making air travel less accountable to passengers.
Target making inroads on solar power, but Environment California “expects more”
Target has pledged to put solar panels on a quarter of its stores, but the company could cut pollution dramatically and even save its customers money by putting panels on all of its nearly 2,000 rooftops in North America, advocacy group Environment California said today
REPS. NAPOLITANO, WITTMAN INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO ADDRESS WATER QUALITY AND QUANTITY ISSUES
Reps. Grace F. Napolitano (D-CA-32) and Rob Wittman (R-VA-01), members of the House Natural Resources Committee, have introduced the Water Resources Research Amendments Act (H.R. 4497) to extend a Federal-State partnership aimed at addressing state and regional water problems, promoting distribution and application of research results, and providing training and practical experience for water-related scientists and engineers.
Congressman Garamendi Announces Support of Senator Feinstein’s California Water Legislation
Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, Davis, Yuba City) announced his support of the “California Long-Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act,” as introduced, by Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA). This legislation would provide $1.3 billion for long-term solutions for water storage, desalination, and recycling.
Royce Questions the FHA’s Readiness to Weather a Market Downturn
U.S. Representative Ed Royce (R-Calif.) questioned Mr. Edward Golding, Acting Commissioner of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), on whether the FHA is able to withstand a downturn in the housing market at a Housing and Insurance Subcommittee Hearing entitled "The Future of Housing in America: Examining the Health of the Federal Housing Administration.”
BROWNLEY AMENDMENTS APPROVED TO IMPROVE WILDFIRE FIGHTING AND REDUCE HUMAN TRAFFICKING
the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee adopted two amendments offered by Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) to the Aviation Innovation, Reform and Reauthorization Act (AIRR Act/H.R. 4441). The bill will reauthorize Federal Aviation Administration programs, including the Airport Improvement Program, address aviation safety, improve the aircraft certification process, and privatize air traffic control services.
McCarthy Statement on Senator Feinstein’s Water Bill
“The House passed legislation last July to take advantage of El Nino storms and help Californians get the water we desperately need. I look forward to Senator Feinstein working to ensure this latest bill moves through the Senate so the House and Senate can go to conference on California water legislation. We are finally seeing rain in California, but we are losing – and not capturing – water to the ocean. My colleagues and I stand ready to work together to meet the challenge our state faces. ”
DEPARTMENT OF UTILITIES PRESENT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO RATE ADVISORY COMMISSION
The Utilities Rate Advisory Commission voted to recommend that the City Council approve theDepartment of Utilities’ proposed water and wastewater rate adjustments. The four-year proposal is for annual rate increases of 10 percent for water and 9 percent for wastewater.
Mayor Lee Protects Tenants at Five Properties at Risk of Real Estate Speculation &...
Mayor Edwin M. Lee today announced the acquisition and preservation of five apartment buildings consisting of 19 units of rental housing whose tenants and residents had been served with Ellis Act eviction notices. The projects are part of the City’s Small Sites Program (SSP) which provides financing for the acquisition and rehabilitation of privately owned properties in order to protect existing and often long term and diverse tenants from eviction and establish long-term housing affordability in San Francisco.
MERCY LOAN FUND PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY HOUSING CAPITAL TO BRING AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO EAST...
Mercy Loan Fund (MLF), a leading Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) based in Denver, Colo., announced that it has partnered with Community Housing Capital (CHC) to provide affordable housing to people with low incomes in the East Bay of San Francisco, specifically in the Contra Costa and Alameda counties.
Congresswoman Susan Davis Votes to Require Water Officials to Alert Customers of Elevated Lead...
In response to the crisis in Flint, Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-San Diego) voted to require water system officials to alert their customers if the EPA notifies them of increasing level of lead. The Safe Drinking Water Act Improved Compliance Awareness Act (H.R. 4470) passed the House on a strong bipartisan vote of 416-2
Costa Says Feinstein Water Bill is a Critical Step Forward
Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement in response to the introduction of Senator Dianne Feinstein’s California water bill, the California Long-Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act
Pelosi Statement on Supreme Court Stay of Clean Power Plan Rule
Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the Supreme Court voted 5-4 to stay implementation of the Clean Power Plan rule pending the review of suits before the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals