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A contentious California housing bill, SB 79, narrowly passed the statehouse amid opposition from Democrats, Los Angeles officials, and wildfire victims, with bipartisan support from a Republican senator; Governor Newsom is expected to sign it into law.
California has passed SB 79, a historic law that legalizes the construction of more homes near transit stops across the state, marking a major victory for the YIMBY movement and efforts to promote affordable, transit-friendly housing. The bill now awaits Governor Newsom's signature.
California lawmakers approved SB 79, a landmark bill that overrides local zoning laws to allow denser housing near transit hubs, aiming to address the state's housing shortage by enabling taller buildings in designated areas, though it faces opposition from some local officials and residents.