KB Homes debuts fire-resistant homes in Escondido that survived testing while standard homes burned in 25 minutes. Insurance costs drop 50-75%. Smart building innovation that could become the new standard statewide. nytimes.com/2025/08/13/rea…

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California's zoning laws block apartments in safe urban areas, forcing people to buy homes in fire-prone zones where insurance costs 10x more. Allowing more apartments in cities could reduce wildfire risk. sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/08/12/new…

Cities missing housing goals span wealthy Solana Beach to blue-collar Imperial Beach. Real factors: available land (Chula Vista succeeds), legal pressure (Encinitas forced to comply), local restrictions (Escondido's Prop S). voiceofsandiego.org/2025/08/14/the…

Mission Valley breaks ground on 190 affordable apartments for working families. Rents start at $930. Six people compete for every unit - this highlights the desperate need for more housing in San Diego. sdbj.com/real-estate/de…

There's a key bill to bring down housing costs in LA--and our city council may *vote to oppose it.* SB79 allows more housing on land by train stations, including the street my own house is on. Here is the comment I left in support of SB79--and against the city's motion. 🧵

Federal housing voucher cuts threaten to displace thousands of San Diego families. When voucher programs collapse, homelessness spikes and costs taxpayers more. Stable federal funding prevents expensive emergency responses later. timesofsandiego.com/opinion/2025/0…

San Diego spends $235 million fighting homelessness - mostly housing vouchers keeping families housed. But shelter beds dropped to 1,474 and federal voucher funding could end, risking more people on streets. sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/08/12/hom…

San Diego proposes 142 zoning changes, including allowing condo sales in Complete Communities projects, allowing apartments near Miramar, and halving parking rules for church-linked housing. sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/08/17/its…

San Diego's diversion program helps homeless people identify their own solutions - reconnecting with family, getting help with car repairs or deposits. 93% success rate, much cheaper than putting people in shelters first. voiceofsandiego.org/2025/08/13/the…

SDSU getting Research 1 status means more students need housing, not less. Yet the City cut back on plans to add more homes in the College Area after longtime homeowners complained. sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/08/18/a-n…

Vista opens North County's first transitional housing for foster youth 21-24. With 11-36% facing homelessness after care, 16-bed facility serves 30 yearly at $900K total cost. Success depends on job training and mental health services delivery. kpbs.org/news/quality-o…

New Escondido center offers women veterans with kids up to 2 years free transitional housing. Fills critical gap - women vets with children face unique barriers to stable housing. cbs8.com/article/news/l…

San Diego home payments jumped 82% since 2020, wages only 24% - pricing out working families. @asmchrisward's solution: when cities can't review permits in 30 days, let builders hire private reviewers. Faster approvals mean more homes get built. #AB253

San Diego's College Area plan adds housing, bike lanes, parks near campus. Smart growth strategy addresses student housing crunch while improving walkability. nbcsandiego.com/news/local/cit…

North County families pay 40-55% of income on rent, forcing hour-long commutes or moves to Riverside County. One family drives daily from Fallbrook to Oceanside so kids can stay in same schools. Housing shortage hurts working families. voiceofsandiego.org/2025/08/19/can…

Thank you, Congressman Peters, for fighting for more housing! And thank you for your advocacy!

1,000+ homes planned near Palm Avenue trolley station in South Bay. Projects include 408 subsidized homes plus market-rate housing. Residents' main concern is street parking scarcity. State grants funded $25M+ in infrastructure upgrades.