For many California households, including families with two working parents on a median income, buying a home is out of reach. A bill to make townhomes easier to build would open another route to ownership, and how far it lowers prices for buyers is part of the conversation.Proposition 45, a measure on the November ballot, would set deadlines for reviewing and approving projects. That process decides how long it takes for approved homes to reach the people waiting to buy them.Jennifer Hernandez, a partner at Holland & Knight who leads its West Coast Land Use and Environmental Group, explains what she sees in the townhome approach and how project approvals shape California’s housing supply. Her work permitting projects for housing developers gives her a close view of what happens to homes after they are approved.*Views expressed in this video/article are opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of California Insider.

For many California households, including families with two working parents on a median income, buying a home is out of reach. A bill to make townhomes easier to build would open another route to ownership, and how far it lowers prices for buyers is part of the conversation. Proposition 45, a measure on the November ballot, would set deadlines for reviewing and approving projects. That process decides how long it takes for approved homes to reach the people waiting to buy them. Jennifer Hernandez, a partner at Holland & Knight who leads its West Coast Land Use and Environmental Group, explains what she sees in the townhome approach and how project approvals shape California’s housing supply. Her work permitting projects for housing developers gives her a close view of what happens to homes after they are approved. *Views expressed in this video/article are opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of California Insider.

For many California households, including families with two working parents on a median income, buying a home is out of reach. A bill to make townhomes easier to build would open another route to ownership, and how far it lowers prices for buyers is part of the conversation.Proposition 45, a measure on the November ballot, would set deadlines for reviewing and approving projects. That process decides how long it takes for approved homes to reach the people waiting to buy them.Jennifer Hernandez, a partner at Holland &amp; Knight who leads its West Coast Land Use and Environmental Group, explains what she sees in the townhome approach and how project approvals shape California’s housing supply. Her work permitting projects for housing developers gives her a close view of what happens to homes after they are approved.*Views expressed in this video/article are opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of California Insider.

Inside California’s Push to Fast-Track Townhomes | Jennifer Hernandez

For many people in California, buying a home remains out of reach. Prices stay high, while limited listings leave buyers with fewer choices.California is changing where and how new housing can be built, with laws intended to increase supply. Whether more approvals will lead to homes at prices buyers can manage remains unsettled.Jim Righeimer, a former Costa Mesa mayor and housing developer, and Stephen R. Sheldon, CEO of SRS Land & Capital Holdings, examine what happens after the rules change and before new homes reach the market.*Views expressed in this video/article are opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of California Insider.You can go to our sponsor <a href="https://aura.com/californiainsider" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://aura.com/californiainsider</a> to try 14 days for free.

For many people in California, buying a home remains out of reach. Prices stay high, while limited listings leave buyers with fewer choices. California is changing where and how new housing can be built, with laws intended to increase supply. Whether more approvals will lead to homes at prices buyers can manage remains unsettled. Jim Righeimer, a former Costa Mesa mayor and housing developer, and Stephen R. Sheldon, CEO of SRS Land & Capital Holdings, examine what happens after the rules change and before new homes reach the market. *Views expressed in this video/article are opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of California Insider. You can go to our sponsor https://aura.com/californiainsider to try 14 days for free.

For many people in California, buying a home remains out of reach. Prices stay high, while limited listings leave buyers with fewer choices.California is changing where and how new housing can be built, with laws intended to increase supply. Whether more approvals will lead to homes at prices buyers can manage remains unsettled.Jim Righeimer, a former Costa Mesa mayor and housing developer, and Stephen R. Sheldon, CEO of SRS Land &amp; Capital Holdings, examine what happens after the rules change and before new homes reach the market.*Views expressed in this video/article are opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of California Insider.You can go to our sponsor <a href="https://aura.com/californiainsider" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://aura.com/californiainsider</a> to try 14 days for free.

California Is Changing Its Housing Rules. What Happens to Prices?

California families can spend years preparing a student for college, only for that student to reach graduation with little idea of what the work on the other side will actually be like. With the cost of going to college being so high, finding out too late that a career is the wrong fit can be an expensive lesson.Students are also entering a labor market that has changed since their parents entered it. Yet many are reaching those decisions about college, training, and careers with little direct work experience.April Barnes, president of Vital Link, and Brian Dozer, superintendent of Coastline ROP, work with students who are trying to make those decisions earlier. They join us to discuss why career exposure may need to start sooner than many families expect.*Views expressed in this video/article are opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of California Insider.

California families can spend years preparing a student for college, only for that student to reach graduation with little idea of what the work on the other side will actually be like. With the cost of going to college being so high, finding out too late that a career is the wrong fit can be an expensive lesson. Students are also entering a labor market that has changed since their parents entered it. Yet many are reaching those decisions about college, training, and careers with little direct work experience. April Barnes, president of Vital Link, and Brian Dozer, superintendent of Coastline ROP, work with students who are trying to make those decisions earlier. They join us to discuss why career exposure may need to start sooner than many families expect. *Views expressed in this video/article are opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of California Insider.

California Students Are Preparing for a Changing Workforce | Panel

California counties begin mailing November ballots by Oct. 5. This year’s ballot carries 14 statewide propositions, and several of them deal with taxes.Some proposals revisit earlier decisions, such as whether an income tax increase first approved as temporary in 2012 should become permanent. Others are new, including a proposed one-time tax on the state’s billionaires.Susan Shelley, vice president of Communications at the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, offers a taxpayer advocate’s assessment of the measures and what they could change for people in California. The outcome of one measure could determine whether another becomes law.*Views expressed in this video/article are opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of California Insider.

California counties begin mailing November ballots by Oct. 5. This year’s ballot carries 14 statewide propositions, and several of them deal with taxes. Some proposals revisit earlier decisions, such as whether an income tax increase first approved as temporary in 2012 should become permanent. Others are new, including a proposed one-time tax on the state’s billionaires. Susan Shelley, vice president of Communications at the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, offers a taxpayer advocate’s assessment of the measures and what they could change for people in California. The outcome of one measure could determine whether another becomes law. *Views expressed in this video/article are opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of California Insider.

What California’s November Tax Measures Could Change | Susan Shelley

California’s 2026–27 budget provides more than $150 billion for TK–12 education. School districts still say they are underfunded, and many parents are asking what that level of spending delivers for students.University of California faculty have documented a growing number of incoming freshmen who arrive with strong high school math grades yet need remedial math once they reach campus. That leaves open whether strong grades reliably reflect how prepared students are for college.Sen. Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh, a former teacher and vice chair of the Senate Education Committee, sits on the budget subcommittee that reviews school funding requests. She weighs in on how well California’s education spending translates into student learning, and where she believes accountability should start.*Views expressed in this video/article are opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of California Insider.

California’s 2026–27 budget provides more than $150 billion for TK–12 education. School districts still say they are underfunded, and many parents are asking what that level of spending delivers for students. University of California faculty have documented a growing number of incoming freshmen who arrive with strong high school math grades yet need remedial math once they reach campus. That leaves open whether strong grades reliably reflect how prepared students are for college. Sen. Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh, a former teacher and vice chair of the Senate Education Committee, sits on the budget subcommittee that reviews school funding requests. She weighs in on how well California’s education spending translates into student learning, and where she believes accountability should start. *Views expressed in this video/article are opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of California Insider.

What Is California’s School Spending Delivering for Students? | Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon is facing a potential recall.My guest is Andrew Lara, city council member of Pico Rivera. He explains how Gascon’s policies, which were promoted as helping minorities, are actually hurting his predominately Latino community.Follow Epoch TV on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EpochTVusTwitter: https://twitter.com/EpochTVusRumble: https://rumble.com/c/EpochTV Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/epochtvGab: https://gab.com/EpochTVTelegram: https://t.me/EpochTVParler: https://parler.com/#/user/EpochTV

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon is facing a potential recall. My guest is Andrew Lara, city council member of Pico Rivera. He explains how Gascon’s policies, which were promoted as helping minorities, are actually hurting his predominately Latino community. Follow Epoch TV on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EpochTVus Twitter: https://twitter.com/EpochTVus Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/EpochTV Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/epochtv Gab: https://gab.com/EpochTV Telegram: https://t.me/EpochTV Parler: https://parler.com/#/user/EpochTV

How Gascon’s Policies Impact Minority Communities in Los Angeles | Andrew Lara

While inflation is extremely high, a number of economists believe a recession is around the corner.My guest is Jim Doti, president emeritus at Chapman University and professor of economics. He discusses why he’s predicting a recession and what that would mean for Californians.Follow Epoch TV on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EpochTVusTwitter: https://twitter.com/EpochTVusRumble: https://rumble.com/c/EpochTV Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/epochtvGab: https://gab.com/EpochTVTelegram: https://t.me/EpochTVParler: https://parler.com/#/user/EpochTV

While inflation is extremely high, a number of economists believe a recession is around the corner. My guest is Jim Doti, president emeritus at Chapman University and professor of economics. He discusses why he’s predicting a recession and what that would mean for Californians. Follow Epoch TV on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EpochTVus Twitter: https://twitter.com/EpochTVus Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/EpochTV Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/epochtv Gab: https://gab.com/EpochTV Telegram: https://t.me/EpochTV Parler: https://parler.com/#/user/EpochTV

How the Foreseeable Recession Will Impact California | Jim Doti

California, as the wealthiest and most populated state in the nation, carries many leading roles in policy making, economic growth, cultural influences and technology development. California Insider, hosted by Siyamak Khorrami with The Epoch Times Southern California, showcases leaders and professionals across the state with inside information about trending topics and critical issues. Our mission is to inform California residents through the experiences and knowledge of our guests.

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