California housing crisis: state targets unmet, bond measure critical
CalMatters reports almost no OC city on pace for affordable housing targets; only 6% of very-low-income units built statewide. November bond measure seen as critical. Local debates intensify: Newport Beach lowers affordable housing requirement, Costa Mesa sues over state mandates, and Irvine passes small grocery retention ordinance. Housing remains top issue in UCI governor race poll.
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Updated Aug 19, 2026