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Some cities work to build more housing while others clean up after local scandals.

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Oct 15, 2025
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A new apartment in Los Angeles. This week, Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 79, a major housing bill. (Photo by Manley099)

This week’s housing news includes a big win for California YIMBYs, housing experiments and investments, salacious bits, and more shutdown fallout.

Newsom signs California SB 79

Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday signed State Senate Bill 7…

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