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By Ben Christopher / CalMatters / November 28, 2023 In the minds of most Californians, accessory dwelling units — ADUs, short — bring to mind words like “small,” “subtle” and “cute.” None of which describe the side-by-side ADU duplexes on E Street. Perched at the edge of San Diego’s desirable Golden Hill neighborhood, there’s nothing dainty…
Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas changes his leadership team for the next California Legislature session, and it’s a win for housing advocates.
<figure><img width="1024" height="683" src="https://i0.wp.com/calmatters.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/08242023_Assembly-Senate-Floors_RL_CM_18-scaled.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&ssl=1" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" alt="" /></figure>Assembly Speaker Rivas puts key allies into leadership posts and shuffles the top posts on committees heading into the 2024 session of the Legislature. One big winner: Pro-housing advocates.
WESTWOOD — In a way, the final play of Saturday’s Div. 4 state semifinal football game at Xaverian Brothers between Tewksbury and Duxbury was symbolic. Sophomore Ben Christopher was tackled at the 2-yard line after a 28-yard reception. The play wouldn’t have changed the outcome, the Dragons won by a 19-7 score, but the afternoon […]
Down by four points with 1:16 remaining in a Sweet 16 matchup with Canton, Tewksbury rallied past the Bulldogs, 35-33, in thrilling fashion.