Antioch Expands Renter Protections, Chooses New City Manager
The Antioch City Council unanimously passed a just cause eviction ordinance Tuesday that will expand upon renter protections in the city. ...
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Aug
05
Jun
Concord’s Rent Stabilization Survives Another Challenge
After eight years of tenant advocacy, rent stabilization and just cause eviction protections were enacted, but months of challenges ensued....
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May
Antioch Tenant Advocates Want Eviction Ordinance ‘Sent Back to the Drawing Board’
At Tuesday's Antioch City Council meeting, a first draft of a just cause eviction ordinance was said to be "vague" and lacking protections and community input....
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Apr
San Pablo Rent Control Activists Submit Signatures for November Ballot Initiative
Over 1,600 signatures were submitted to the San Pablo city clerk by activists Tuesday for a renter protection legislation package to go on the November ballot....
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Mar
Antioch Renter Protections Need to Go Further, Advocates Say
Antioch City Council directed city staff on Tuesday to draft a just cause eviction ordinance intended to supplement existing protections by state law....
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Mar
Tenant Advocacy Groups to Rally Ahead of Tuesday Antioch City Council Meeting
The Antioch City Council on Tuesday will consider creating a just cause eviction ordinance that would add protections for renters within the city....
07
Dec
Small Businesses and Soccer Fields to Be Among Newest Recipients of Rescue Plan Funds
The Richmond City Council on Tuesday allocated $15.6 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to city projects, infrastructure and programs for residents....
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Mar
Richmond Considers Effects of Ending Pandemic State of Emergency
Richmond is considering ending its state of emergency over COVID-19, which could put an end to eviction moratoriums and virtual meetings....
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Jul
Antioch Tenants Rally for Protections Amid Looming Rent Increases
A 9-year-old boy who has spoken to the Antioch City Council about housing issues was among the residents of two low-income apartments who protested....
23
Sep
California’s Housing Crisis Rooted in Racist Zoning Laws
Set back by discriminatory housing practices and financial difficulties made worse by the pandemic, millions of renters are at risk of eviction....
24
Mar
City Council Establishes Eviction Moratorium for Tenants
The City Council voted Tuesday to temporarily ban the eviction of Richmond residents financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic....
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Feb
Richmond Council, Community Call for ‘Just Transition’ from Chevron
The City Council voted Tuesday to research a "just transition" away from Chevron, to look into stronger eviction protections and to approve budget adjustments....
24
Nov
Supervisors Vote to Fund Rental Assistance and Legal Services
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors allocated about $4.29 million in CARES Act funding Nov. 17 for emergency rental assistance and related legal services during the COVID-19 pandemic....
02
Nov
Gov. Newsom Tells Struggling Renters, ‘You Are Not Alone’
Gov. Gavin Newsom describes efforts by the Legislature to protect renters from eviction if they have been financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic....
30
Sep
Supervisors Extend Eviction Protections for Small Businesses But Not Residents
Despite reluctance from some members, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to extend protections for small commercial tenants....
