Politics Today News High Housing Costs May Be California’s Biggest Problem The State’s Politics Haven’t Caught Up

Wiener’s Run for Pelosi’s Seat Marks a New Phase for California’s Housing Politics

Scott Wiener’s entry into the race for Nancy Pelosi’s seat highlights how California’s housing agenda — and his role as its chief architect — could shape San Francisco’s next era of political power. Read More

Newsom signs bill allowing for more homes near transit to help address California housing costs

Gov. Gavin Newsom is signing a bill that would allow for more homes to be built near transit stations, in an effort to address California's high housing costs. In a statement Friday, the governor said ... Read More

Poll: Housing industry is part of affordability problem

The results showed 44% of those polled saw residential development as raising prices vs. 24% seeing price declines. Read More

Are You Paying More Than 30% of Income on Housing Costs?

Recent census data shows that owning a home that is considered affordable is impossible in some areas. Read More

Trump is blaming homebuilders for the housing shortage. But the problem goes much deeper

After five months and more rejected offers than she can remember, Stefanie Campagna was starting to doubt whether she might be able to buy a new home in Rochester, New York. Read More

What the candidates for California governor are saying about redistricting, immigration and other top issues

CBS News California Investigates correspondent Julie Watts sat for in-depth interviews with the candidates running to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom when he terms out in 2026. In this ongoing series, ... Read More