A major YIMBY victory for housing, climate, and the environment Dear Friends -- We won! Today Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law historic reforms of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), exempting environmentally-friendly infill housing. "It is the most …

Help get our big win on CEQA across the finish line. Dear Friends -- This has been an unusually busy and newsworthy week, and California YIMBY is here to keep you updated with the latest news – and the most effective ways you can take action to get more homes built across…

Our big win on CEQA is under last-ditch attack from opponents. Dear Friends -- On Tuesday we told you about a major victory: AB 609, our bill with Asm. Buffy Wicks that will make it easier to build environmentally-beneficial housing in our cities, is now part of the budge…

A huge YIMBY victory for housing, climate, and the environment Dear Friends -- I want to share breaking news with you: AB 609, our bill with Asm. Buffy Wicks that will make it easier to build environmentally-beneficial housing in our cities, is going to be signed into law…

A close vote shows why we need more housing champions in Sacramento. Dear Friends -- We won a major victory on Tuesday when the State Senate passed Sen. Scott Wiener’s SB 79 -- but the vote was extremely close, and highlights the hard work we still have cut out ahead of u…

Make your voice heard before the Senate floor vote. Dear Friends -- Last week, YIMBYs from across California flooded the halls of the State Capitol in Sacramento for our annual YIMBY Lobby Day. Your efforts helped push SB 79 through the Senate Appropriations Committee on …

Help one of the most important bills of 2025 pass the Assembly. Dear Friends -- This is huge: Earlier this week, Governor Gavin Newsom endorsed AB 609, our bill with Asm. Buffy Wicks that will make it easier to build environmentally-beneficial housing in our cities! The G…

We hope to see you there! Hi there -- Want to learn more about how we can end the housing shortage and affordability crisis? Are you eager to meet local YIMBYs in your corner of California? If so, take a look at these local events taking place across the state in May! P…

These are big victories – but big battles remain. Dear Friends -- We won a major victory on Wednesday when the Senate Local Government committee passed Sen. Scott Wiener's SB 79, making it easier to build multifamily housing near transit stops! Once again, the vote was cl…

On May 20 we're going to the State Capitol to tackle the housing shortage. Dear friends, This is your last chance to join us on May 20 in Sacramento to help pass our bold 2025 legislative agenda to tackle our state's housing shortage and affordability crisis! We need …

Help one of the most important bills of 2025 pass its next big test. Dear Friends -- Over the last seven days we have won some major victories in Sacramento: AB 609 (Wicks), exempting infill housing from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), passed the Assem…

The unprecedented crisis warrants unprecedented reforms. Dear Friends -- We now have 906 signatures on this open letter to State Sen. Aisha Wahab, ahead of a crucial Senate Housing Committee hearing tomorrow morning. Nolan Gray describes the letter in the email below. Can…

The unprecedented crisis warrants unprecedented reforms. Dear Friends -- This is an urgent moment: Several key housing bills, including SB 79 to make it easier to build homes near transit stops and SB 677 to close loopholes in housing law, are coming up for a crucial vot…

On May 20 we're going to the State Capitol to tackle the housing shortage. Dear friends, Time is running out to RSVP for YIMBY Lobby Day 2025 on May 20 -- and we now have a special treat for attendees! Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis will be joining us for a lunchtim…