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James Dobbins
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Writer, Researcher, Ebay
San Francisco Bay
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By James Dobbins| Richmondside Verified It’s unclear how Gov. Gavin Newsom’s executive order telling state employees to remove homeless encampments will impact Richmond, where dozens of such camps dot the landscape. The governor’s order Thursday follows a June decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that ended protections for homeless people living in encampments in western states. The court upheld an Oregon law banning sleeping outdoors, setting a precedent that allows cities and states to crack down on homeless camps.
By James Dobbins| Richmondside Verified Richmond’s landlords now must pay the highest annual housing fee yet while only being able to increase rents by the lowest percentage allowed since voters first passed rent control. On June 28, the city’s Rent Board approved an almost 8.5% increase in the annual housing fee on all rentals while capping rent increases at 1.4% for the approximately 7,700 units under rent control. The annual housing fee for the 2024-2025 fiscal year will increase to $238 for fully covered units.
By James Dobbins| Richmondside Verified It’s unclear how Gov. Gavin Newsom’s executive order telling state employees to remove homeless encampments will impact Richmond, where dozens of such camps dot the landscape. The governor’s order Thursday follows a June decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that ended protections for homeless people living in encampments in western states. The court upheld an Oregon law banning sleeping outdoors, setting a precedent that allows cities and states to crack down on homeless camps.
Company Info
Ebay
eBay Inc. is a global e-commerce company founded in 1995 and headquartered in San Jose, California. Originally named AuctionWeb, it was rebranded to eBay in 1997. The platform operates a marketplace that connects buyers and sellers in over 190 markets, facilitating both consumer-to-consumer (C2C) and business-to-consumer (B2C) transactions. In 2023, eBay reported an impressive $73 billion in annual gross merchandise volume and serves 132 million active buyers worldwide. eBay's core offerings include an online marketplace for auctions and fixed-price sales across various categories, a managed payments system for streamlined transactions, and tools for sellers to manage their listings and analyze market trends. The company also provides a global shipping program to assist sellers with cross-border logistics. With a focus on community-driven commerce, eBay continues to be a leader in the online resale market, supporting millions of sellers, including small businesses and collectors.
San Francisco Bay, United States
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Founded: 1995