Posts Tagged ‘california’
Newsom Signs Two Bills that Allow Housing on Commercially Zoned Land
On September 28th, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2011 and SB 6 into law. The two landmark bills allow for housing to be placed on commercially zoned land without changing zoning laws.
Read MoreCalifornia to Ban the Sale of Gas-Powered Vehicles by 2035
In a late August vote, California regulators voted to ban the sale of new gas vehicles by 2035.
Additionally, the California Air Resource Board set checkpoints of 35% of new cars sold being zero emissions by 2026 and 68% by 2030.
Your Guide to the 2022 Statewide Ballot Initiatives
The November 2022 election is less than three months away, which means initiatives are being finalized and placed on the ballot. This election is very consequential to California’s future, from social issues to taxes and education.
Read MoreBusiness Community Shares Concerns over California’s Climate Policy
Through aggressive action, the state is trying to combat the already damning effects climate change has caused.
Read MoreBOMA California Joins the Goods Movement Alliance
BOMA California has officially joined the Goods Movement Alliance to push for solutions to resolve the supply chain crisis.
Read MoreLA County Declares State of Emergency over Monkeypox
On August 2nd, Los Angeles County declared a state of emergency in response to the outbreak of Monkeypox. It came a day after Governor Newsome declared a state of emergency for the California.
Read MoreA Look at the Cost of Living in Los Angeles
When people think of Los Angeles, it’s often synonymous with a high cost of living. As Angelenos know too well, this could not be further from the truth. According to the data, Los Angeles is known as one of the most expensive cities to live in. Although Los Angeles’ growth is producing higher wages and new industries, those …
Read MorePolicymaker Spotlight: Miguel Santiago
BOMA Greater Los Angeles would like to introduce its members to a leading California State Assemblymember, Miguel Santiago. First elected in 2014 to the 53rd District, Santiago represents the key interests of neighborhoods like Boyle Heights, Downtown, Koreatown, and Pico Union on issues like eradicating homelessness, building affordable housing, prioritizing community college, and increasing care services.
Read MoreWho Must Provide Lactation Accommodations?
Controversial yet widely supported by legislators, new laws regarding lactation accommodations in California have been brought to the State Legislature over the past few years.
Read MoreBuilding Electrification Dims Your Options for Energy
As a result of climate change impacting our daily lives, ambitious climate action plans are becoming popular among state policymakers. Some advocates of renewable energy are championing the implementation of “building electrification”.
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