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November 24, 2021 at 5:26 AM

SB 9 Investors Already Buying Homes? And Mayor Bill Brand on "Our Neighborhood Voices" Initiative! Post-Turkey Discussion Sat. Nov. 27 at 10 am!

         Join us Saturday Nov. 27 to discuss the challenge facing 500 California towns — rural, suburban and urban — who have only until Jan. 1 to set down SB 9 rules to soften the effect on 22 million Californians in s…

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November 23, 2021 at 2:12 AM

Livable California Thanks You for Fighting for What’s Right for All California Communities. Get Ready for Fireworks in 2022.

         Yes, 2021 was a rough year for everyone involved in their communities. You, as members of  Livable California, from north to south, from the coast to the desert, eloquently explained your perspectives at our tw…

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November 20, 2021 at 2:33 AM

In January, Your City Must Allow SB 9 Density on All Single-Family Streets. Join our Post-Turkey Discussion Sat. Nov. 27 at 10 am!

           Join us Nov. 27, two days after Thanksgiving, to discuss the challenge facing 500 California towns — rural, suburban and urban — who have only until Jan. 1 to set down SB 9 rules to soften the effect on 22 mi…

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November 18, 2021 at 6:40 AM

In January, Your City Must Allow SB 9 Density on All Single-Family Streets. Join our Post-Turkey Discussion Sat. Nov. 27 at 10 am!

           Join us Nov. 27, two days after Thanksgiving, to discuss the challenge facing 500 California towns — rural, suburban and urban — who have only until Jan. 1 to set down SB 9 rules to soften the effect on 22 mi…

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November 12, 2021 at 6:17 PM

Join Us with Urban Planner Dick Platkin, Saturday 10 am, for “Fiasco Foretold,” as L.A. Planners Push for Trickle-Down Housing

           On Saturday, Dick walks us through history from Nixon’s cuts to HUD, to the feds shifting of affordable housing duty to California, to the state “drop-kicking responsibility for providing low-cost housing” ov…

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November 10, 2021 at 9:42 PM

Join Us with Urban Planner Dick Platkin, Saturday 10 am, for “Fiasco Foretold,” as L.A. Planners Push for Trickle-Down Housing

           On Saturday, Dick walks us through history from Nixon’s cuts to HUD, to the feds shifting of affordable housing duty to California, to the state “drop-kicking responsibility for providing low-cost housing” ov…

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November 9, 2021 at 7:19 AM

Join Us with Urban Planner Dick Platkin, Saturday 10 am, for “Fiasco Foretold,” as L.A. Planners Push for Trickle-Down Housing

           On Saturday, Dick walks us through history from Nixon’s cuts to HUD, to the feds shifting of affordable housing duty to California, to the state “drop-kicking responsibility for providing low-cost housing” ov…

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October 29, 2021 at 3:47 AM

California Builds Little Affordable Housing, Yet It’s Passed More than 80 Housing Laws. Join Our Sat. 10 am Brainstorming Teleconference, ‘Can We Bring Back Affordable Housing?’

           California is awash in housing reform laws that don’t provide affordable housing. We believe the state must provide affordable housing, not hope that trickle-down economics can do it.   Please join us Saturda…

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October 15, 2021 at 7:19 PM

Can You Reduce the Harm from SB 9 Density in Your Fire Zone? Join Our Sat. 10 am Teleconference with L.A. Council Aide Daniel Skolnick and Fire Safety Activist Neal Mielke

         Please join us in a teleconference tomorrow Saturday Oct. 16 at 10 AM.   Yes, the legislature approved, and the governor signed, SB 9, an unprecedented bill encouraging and incentivizing sprawl in the most fire…

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October 14, 2021 at 8:24 PM

Can You Reduce the Harm from SB 9 Density in Your Fire Zone? Join Our Sat. 10 am Teleconference with L.A. Council Aide Daniel Skolnick and Fire Safety Activist Neal Mielke

         Please join us in a teleconference Saturday at 10 AM.   Yes, the legislature approved, and the governor signed, SB 9, an unprecedented bill encouraging and incentivizing sprawl in the most fire-prone and evacua…

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October 13, 2021 at 2:31 PM

SB 9 Fact Sheet: The Media Missed SB 9's Perilous Side. We're Correcting the Record.

October 13, 2021 [email protected]   SB 9 Fact Sheet: The Media Missed SB 9's Perilous Side. We're Correcting the Record.   Senate Bill 9 ends single-family zoning to allow four homes where one now stands. It was signed by Gov. Ne…

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October 1, 2021 at 5:03 AM

SB 10 is Unconstitutional and Faces a Lawsuit. Join us Sat. 10 am with Attorney Stuart Flashman on the Gut Punch to Voter Powers if SB 10 Survives

         Please join us in a teleconference Saturday at 10 AM.   SB 10 should never have passed the legislature or been signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. It overrides the 110-year-old constitutional power of voters to enact …

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September 29, 2021 at 8:46 PM

SB 10 is Unconstitutional and Faces a Lawsuit. Join us Sat. 10 am with Attorney Stuart Flashman on the Gut Punch to Voter Powers if SB 10 Survives

         Please join us in a teleconference Saturday at 10 AM.   SB 10 should never have passed the legislature or been signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. It overrides the 110-year-old constitutional power of voters to enact …

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September 17, 2021 at 2:39 AM

Yikes, Gov. Newsom Signed SB 9 and 10 Today! How Do We Get Sacramento to Believe in Affordable Housing? Saturday 10 a.m. Teleconference with Maria and Jeff Kalban

         Please join us Saturday 10 am with Maria and Jeff Kalban, founders of the statewide United Neighbors and longtime L.A. leaders for good planning and public engagement.   Gov. Gavin Newsom today signed SB 8, SB …

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September 14, 2021 at 8:41 PM

How Do We Get Sacramento to Believe in Affordable Housing Again? Saturday 10 a.m. Teleconference with Maria and Jeff Kalban

         Please join us Saturday 10 am with Maria and Jeff Kalban, founders of the statewide United Neighbors and longtime L.A. leaders for good planning and public engagement.   If Gov. Gavin Newsom signs SB 9, SB 10 a…

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September 4, 2021 at 12:08 AM

Tomorrow, Saturday Sept. 4, 10 AM - Meet the People Behind "Californians for Community Planning Initiative" Ballot Measure - Please Ignore meeting Date Glitch

         The teleconference is Tomorrow Sept 4 at 10 AM. Zoom links have a glitch saying Sept 18. The links will work tomorrow Sept 4. Please ignore the glitch.   Please join us Saturday at 10 a.m. to hear from the prop…

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September 3, 2021 at 1:53 AM

Meet the People Behind "Californians for Community Planning Initiative" Ballot Measure on Saturday Sept. 4, 10 am

         Please join us Saturday at 10 a.m. to hear from the proponents of Californians for Community Planning, a statewide initiative aiming for November 2022 ballot that Livable California has endorsed.   The initiati…

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August 31, 2021 at 7:06 AM

SB 9 and SB 10 Passed Legislature, Heading Soon to the Governor. Focus Now on SB 478, which Invites Developers to Override Cities

         We came together to fight SB 9 and SB 10, but legislators last week approved both bills. The bills will soon head to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk for approval or veto.   In the coming days we'll urge you to ask the…

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August 25, 2021 at 8:54 PM

ALERT! SB 9 Vote May Occur Thurs, Aug. 26. Final Actions NOW! And How to Watch the Debate

         Tomorrow, the Assembly may vote on Senate Bill 9! Draw on your remaining energy, eat chocolate, then CALL and WRITE your Assembly member NOW, urging a No Vote.   Below, we explain how to watch tomorrow if SB 9 …

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August 24, 2021 at 6:42 PM

Let's Stop SB 9 This Week

         We’re sorry to report that SB 10 was approved in the Assembly yesterday, needing 41 votes and getting 44 from the 80 Assembly members.   We thank the 35 Assembly members who voted NO on SB 10 or didn’t vote. He…

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August 21, 2021 at 12:15 AM

SB 9 and SB 10: Join us Saturday 10 a.m. for FINAL STEPS to stop the bad bills.

         Hi Folks,   The Appropriations Committee sent SB 9 to the Assembly floor for a vote in the coming days. SB 10 is already on the floor. They must pass by Sept. 10 or die for this year.   A growing movement is ur…

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August 20, 2021 at 2:01 AM

SB 9 and SB 10 Head to an Assembly Vote as All Heck Breaks Out! Join us Saturday 10 a.m. for FINAL STEPS to stop the bad bills.

         Hi Folks,   The Assembly Appropriations Committee today sent SB 9 to the Assembly floor for a vote in the coming days. A broad and growing movement is urging a NO vote on SB 9, which makes   homeownership a com…

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August 15, 2021 at 4:40 PM

Action Make Calls to Stop SB 9 & SB 10 Now --The Legislature Returns Tomorrow Aug 16

         Hi folks,   The legislature returns from recess tomorrow, Aug 16. It's crucial that they hear a lot of messages from you, opposing SB 9 and SB 10!    Please call each of the below assemblymembers' local distric…

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August 10, 2021 at 4:07 AM

Stunning Poll: Three of Four Californians Oppose SB 9 and SB 10

         The most divisive bills in Sacramento, SB 9 and SB 10, are opposed by three out of four Californians, according to a poll by former Obama campaign pollster David Binder.   The new poll found 71% of Californians…

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August 10, 2021 at 3:13 AM

Huge Success! SB 9 and SB 10 Statewide Town Hall Draws 1,100!

         Hi folks,    The Statewide Town Hall on Saturday had 1100 attendees!  Everyone on the zoom was informed about the impacts of SB 9 and SB 10 and asked to take action, talk or write their assemblymember and the g…

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August 5, 2021 at 3:04 PM

Reminder - we are cancelling our teleconference this Saturday Aug 7 so you can join the SB 9 and SB 10 Statewide Town Hall on Saturday, Aug. 7, at 10 AM

         We are cancelling our normal Saturday meeting this Saturday so you can join us and other groups for the SB 9 and SB 10 Statewide Town Hall on Saturday, Aug. 7, at 10 AM.   This Town Hall will give you informati…

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August 5, 2021 at 5:54 AM

Today’s Quick Action to Stop SB 9 and SB 10 – Day 5

         Hi folks,   Congratulations, when we finish today's list we will have called all 80 assembly districts. So tomorrow's quick action will be something different.   Please Call each of the following assemblymember…

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August 4, 2021 at 5:20 AM

Today's Quick Action to Stop SB 9 and SB 10 - Day 6

         Please Call each of the following assemblymembers' local district offices and ask them to Oppose SB 9 and SB 10. This is a new list for today! Leaving a message on the district office voicemail after hours is a…

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August 3, 2021 at 2:46 AM

Today’s Quick Action to Stop SB 9 and SB 10 – Day 5

         Hi folks,   After a Sunday off we should all be ready for Today's Quick Action Day 5 (if you are counting):   Please Call each of the following assemblymembers' local district offices and ask them to Oppose SB …

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August 1, 2021 at 3:26 AM

Today’s Quick Action to Stop SB 9 and SB 10 – Day 4

         Hi folks,   Today we have 3 Quick Actions:   1) Call each of the following assemblymembers' local district offices and ask them to Oppose SB 9 and SB 10. This is a new list for today! Leaving a message on the d…

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July 31, 2021 at 11:40 PM

Invite to a Statewide Town Hall, Aug 7 at 10 am: The Threat of SB 9 and SB 10 to Our Neighborhoods

         We are cancelling our normal Saturday meeting on Aug 7 so you can join us and other groups for the SB 9 and SB 10 Statewide Town Hall on Saturday, Aug. 7, at 10 AM.   This Town Hall will give you information on the impact of these…

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July 31, 2021 at 2:22 AM

Fact Sheet! SB 9 and SB 10 Want Dense Housing in Devastated Paradise & ALL Fire Hazard Zones. We Can Stop this Disaster in the Making with Today's Quick Action – Day 3

         Journalists and many legislators mistakenly think SB 9 and SB 10, bad density bills opposed by Californians statewide, won’t be allowed in the state’s vast Fire Hazard Severity Zones.   Let’s get this straight before the State Ass…

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July 30, 2021 at 1:47 AM

Today’s Quick Action to Stop SB 9 and SB 10 – Day 2

         Hi folks, As we head toward critical Assembly votes on SB 9 and SB 10 in August, we will be providing some quick daily actions you can take to help kill these bad bills.   Today’s action is to call each of the …

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July 30, 2021 at 12:36 AM

Invite to a Statewide Town Hall, Aug 7 at 10 am: The Threat of SB 9 and SB 10 to Our Neighborhoods

         We are cancelling our normal Saturday meeting on Aug 7 so you can join us and other groups for the SB 9 and SB 10 Statewide Town Hall on Saturday, Aug. 7, at 10 AM.   This Town Hall will give you information on…

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July 29, 2021 at 3:06 AM

Today’s Quick Action to Stop SB 9 and SB 10 – Day 1

         Hi folks,   As we head toward critical Assembly votes on SB 9 and SB 10 in August, we will be providing some quick daily actions you can take to help kill these bad bills.   Today’s action is to call each of th…

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July 24, 2021 at 5:37 AM

Kill SB 9 and SB 10, The Workshop! Rolling Up Our Sleeves, Working in Real Time, on Saturday July 24 at 10 am

         Reminder - For Saturday's Teleconference, we are all required to keep our cameras on. Please only attend if you can do that.   Growing opposition and media attention are putting SB 9 and SB 10 in the crosshairs…

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July 23, 2021 at 2:19 AM

Kill SB 9 and SB 10, The Workshop! Rolling Up Our Sleeves, Working in Real Time, on Saturday July 24 at 10 am

         Growing opposition and media attention are putting SB 9 and SB 10 in the crosshairs. We’re proud to have, as our newest allies, the San Fernando City Council, respected Latino officials who oppose SB 9 and SB 1…

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July 22, 2021 at 7:49 PM

How Your Own Block Landed on the SB 10 Demolition Derby List

         “A community will not be affected, as long as you are not in a sprawl area.”   So says the author of SB 10, a proposed California law that would allow 14-unit apartments on thousands of streets — including your…

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July 11, 2021 at 8:24 PM

ACTION TODAY to Stop SB 10 Tomorrow!

         California's Assembly could vote Monday to approve SB 10, a gentrification bill written to spur density in upscale Bay Area cities. But instead, it allows "14-unit luxury apartment buildings everywhere" in all …

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July 10, 2021 at 3:52 AM

SB 10 Might See an Assembly Floor Vote on Monday! Join Us Tomorrow July 10 at 10 am, for our Teleconference on Why Enviro Groups Oppose SB 10

           We were thrilled when environmental groups like Sierra Club opposed SB 10 by state Sen. Scott Wiener. His bill backfired with environmentalists, hundreds of communities, and cities.   SB 10 is also running in…

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July 8, 2021 at 8:53 PM

Good News, SB 10 is NOT Being Heard Today! Join Us July 10 at 10 am, for our Teleconference on Why Enviro Groups Oppose SB 10

         We were thrilled when environmental groups like Sierra Club opposed SB 10 by state Sen. Scott Wiener. His bill has backfired with environmentalists, hundreds of communities, and cities.   SB 10 was NOT heard th…

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July 7, 2021 at 1:38 AM

Assembly Floor Alert! SB 10 by Wiener Could Pass the Legislature this Week! Your Voice Saying NO is Crucial!

         Yes, SB 10 by state Sen. Scott Wiener, “14-Unit Apartment Buildings Almost Everywhere” could be approved on the Assembly Floor this week without your strong opposition.   Please do the following two things NOW:…

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June 25, 2021 at 4:30 AM

What on Earth Happened to SB 9, SB 10 & the Other Bad Bills at the Legislative Hearing, and Next Steps! Strategy Teleconference Sat. June 26 at 10 AM

         Please join us for a 10 a.m. June 26 teleconference on how we kill the Bad Bills as they move through the legislature, and how we support the good ones.   We will also have an afternoon training on how to join …

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June 24, 2021 at 6:17 AM

What on Earth Happened to SB 9, SB 10 & the Other Bad Bills at the Legislative Hearing, and Next Steps! Strategy Teleconference Sat. June 26 at 10 AM

         Please join us for a 10 a.m. June 26 teleconference on how we kill the Bad Bills as they move through the legislature, and how we support the good ones.   We will also have an afternoon training on how to join …

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June 23, 2021 at 1:40 AM

Act NOW to Kill SB 9 and SB 10 on the state Assembly Floor!

         Even if you avoid politics, you have a BIG role in killing two bulldozer bills that can wipe away YOUR block under the unprecedented and  anti-homeowner bills SB 9 and SB 10.   Your KEY ROLE: In a few easy step…

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June 22, 2021 at 12:06 AM

ALERT for Tomorrow! Four of the Seven Bad Bills of 2021 including SB 9 and SB 10 will be heard in Assembly Housing Committee, Tuesday June 22, 1:30 pm.

         Tomorrow, Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., four of the Seven Bad Bills of 2021, listed in order here under the heading "Show List," will be voted on by the Assembly Housing Committee: SB 8, SB 9, SB 10 and SB 478.   Call…

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June 19, 2021 at 1:15 AM

ALERT for TUESDAY! Four of the Seven Bad Bills of 2021 including SB 9 and SB 10 will be heard in Assembly Housing Committee, June 22, 1:30 pm.

         On Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., four of the Seven Bad Bills of 2021, listed in order here under the heading "Show List," will be voted on by the Assembly Housing Committee: SB 8, SB 9, SB 10 and SB 478.   Call in on …

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June 15, 2021 at 11:57 PM

ALERT! Call legislators now! Four of the Seven Bad Bills, including SB 9 and SB 10, to be heard by Assembly Housing Committee on June 22, 1:30 PM.

         ALERT! Please call legislators now! Four of the Seven Bad Bills of 2021 including SB 9 and SB 10 will be heard by the Assembly Housing Committee on June 22, 1:30 PM.   On Tuesday, four of the Seven Bad Bills of…

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June 11, 2021 at 5:34 AM

Susie Shannon/Madalyn Barber on How SB 9 and SB 10 Harm Black Homeowners and the Poor. Strategy Session to Fight the Seven Bad Bills, Sat. June 12, 10 AM

         SB 9 was passed by an Assembly committee this week after a Bay Area state senator bizarrely touted the bill as exempting HOAs and letting cities impose affordability. Wrong! SB 9, correctly explained here, now …

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June 10, 2021 at 12:58 AM

Strategy Actions to Kill SB 9, SB 10 and All of the 7 Bad Bills in Sacramento! Teleconference Sat. June 12 at 10 AM

         The war is on over a pack of 5 bad state Senate “housing” bills and 2 state Assembly bills that destroy Black and Latino homeowner communities, trash the California Environmental Quality Act, let city councils …

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