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July 15, 2026
Office of the Governor
As part of the 2026–27 State Budget, Governor Gavin Newsom signed housing trailer bill legislation that modernizes how California finances and delivers affordable housing.
July 15, 2026
Sonoma Valley Sun
MidPen’s Summer Oaks, a new affordable housing community in Sonoma, is now accepting applications for its waiting list. Summer Oaks was designed to serve people working in Sonoma Valley’s agriculture sector, such as vineyards and wineries, forestry, dairying, poultry, beekeeping, and work directly connected to farming operations and agricultural
July 14, 2026
The Mercury News
An affordable housing development that could produce more than 100 residences has been proposed by MidPen. “As an infill site, 295 South Mathilda will assist the city by better utilizing an old and unused commercial space,” the Greenbelt Alliance wrote in a July 7 letter. “Greenbelt Alliance believes the
July 2, 2026
Santa Cruz Local
MidPen Housing has secured financing for 52 units of affordable housing in Capitola, set to break ground in November 2026.
June 29, 2026
Office of the Governor
“This budget reflects years of disciplined decisions that built historic reserves, paid down debt, strengthened our economy, and made transformational investments in education, healthcare, housing, infrastructure, and opportunity.” said Governor Newsom.
June 15, 2026
The Pajaronian
Encompass Community Services celebrates a new Si Se Puede behavioral health campus built in partnership with MidPen Housing at Sparrow Terrace in Watsonville.
June 4, 2026
San José Spotlight
“The creation of a streamlined state system has long been our North Star,” Nevada Merriman, Vice President of MidPen’s Policy and Advocacy, told San José Spotlight. “I hope the work ahead creates a predictable, well-funded housing finance delivery system. If we can do that, then we will build the
May 29, 2026
County of San Mateo
“San Mateo County as we know is losing community members due to a lack of affordable housing,” Board of Supervisors President Noelia Corzo said as the Board proclaimed May as Affordable Housing Month. “We know that there’s a need to focus on housing at all income levels, especially affordable
May 26, 2026
KPIX
“We need more affordable options so our community members can continue to live in the community that they are born and raised in. We need every city to say yes to affordable housing”, said Alameda County Supervisor Elisa Márquez.
May 26, 2026
Local News Matters
The community also brings $7.8 million of transit improvements to East Palo Alto, including expanded and electrified rail capacity, enhanced bus service frequency and connectivity, and increased zero-emission transit options that improve regional access and mobility.
May 23, 2026
Yield Pro
“My life has completely changed,” Colibri Commons resident Fatai Heimuli said. “I had already sold myself on the fact that I might have to move far away, because that’s all I could afford, so the fact I can stay 5 minutes away from my parents, where I grew up,
May 22, 2026
MidPen Housing
“I know the challenge facing people in finding their own homes,” said San Mateo County Supervisor Lisa Gauthier. “I am extremely proud of Colibri Commons and the County’s dedicated involvement in this affordable housing project.”
May 20, 2026
CA Strategic Growth Council
“California’s momentum is real and these projects demonstrate what we can achieve when state investment aligns with strong local partnerships,” said Secretary Tomiquia Moss of the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency, who is a member of the SGC.
May 12, 2026
SF YIMBY
Speaking at the event, Union City Mayor Gary Singh said, “Lazuli Landing represents a promise kept to our community. These new affordable homes will give more families the opportunity to live and thrive in Union City.”
May 10, 2026
San Francisco Chronicle
The service provides students with a safe way to get to school — both public and private schools are coordinating with SMART on bus transfers for their students from the system’s stations — and helps seniors stay mobile and get out of their homes to support local businesses. Meanwhile,
May 8, 2026
MidPen Housing
“Affordable housing doesn’t happen alone – it takes strong partnerships and shared vision,” said Mayor Gary Singh. “Lazuli Landing represents a promise kept to our community. These new affordable homes will give more families the opportunity to live and thrive in Union City.”
May 4, 2026
Multi-Housing News
The winner of MHN’s 2025 Gold Affordable Housing Development & Design award, Shirley Chisholm Village, shows how close coordination between public agencies, private developers and the surrounding community can deliver a project that complements its surroundings while also supporting the area’s workforce.
April 23, 2026
Sonoma Valley Sun
As Matt Franklin, President and CEO of MidPen Housing explains, the creation of affordable housing requires not just community support, but sufficient financial assistance by local government.