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Daily Report: Money and Politics

Legislators pass bills that would revive redevelopment

August 31, 2012, 12:05 AM
California redevelopment funding may not be dead after all. Four bills that would expand cities’ and counties’ ability to divert property taxes for local development projects have made it to the final sprint of the state legislative session, which ends today at midnight, ... + read more
Daily Report: Money and Politics

Explainer: The end of redevelopment agencies

January 31, 2012, 12:05 AM
[Jump to the most recent update below] The gist: In late December, the California Supreme Court upheld legislation that ended a roughly 60-year-old program intended to combat blight. As a result, more than 400 redevelopment agencies are slated to dissolve by tomorrow. How did... + read more
Daily Report: Money and Politics

Counties split on axed redevelopment agencies

January 5, 2012, 12:05 AM
As cities statewide bemoan the California Supreme Court’s recent decision to uphold the abolition of redevelopment agencies, counties are divided about the potential consequences. It’s still too early to tell what the fallout will be, but Santa Clara County has been the most vocal... + read more
Daily Report: General Assignment

Cities increasingly use receiverships to deal with blighted homes

November 17, 2011, 12:05 AM
Cities throughout California are grappling with foreclosed homes and struggling or recalcitrant homeowners whose properties have become eyesores. Now, an increasing number of local authorities are initiating health and safety receiverships, a legal process in which control of the property is... + read more
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