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San Jose Reporter

Grace Hase

Grace Hase covers San Jose for The Mercury News. She is a lifelong Bay Area resident and graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with degrees in investigative reporting and political science. Before joining the Bay Area News Group she covered San Jose City Hall, housing, transportation and the COVID-19 pandemic for Metro Silicon Valley/San Jose Inside.

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Since 2017, California has passed a slew of laws aimed at making it easier for homeowners to build accessory dwelling units on their properties. The backyard units have become just one tool in the state’s battle to put a dent in the burgeoning housing crisis. But from red tape to a complicated permitting process and […]