Reversing lower court, First District rules San Mateo's "stepback" requirement was not specific enough and required discretion to apply. >>read more

Latest decision in long-running Encinitas housing element battle is sure to be appealed. >>read more

In ruling on San Gabriel Mountains case, justice says repeatedly: “It is not the project’s ‘impacts on parking’ that matter; it is the impact of the project’s reduced parking on the environment that matters.” >>read more

Additional incentives on two Westside projects don't exceed Planning Department's power under Measure JJJ. >>read more

The high court's ruling appears to clear the way for construction of a 260-unit apartment building in the Spengler's parking lot in Berkeley. >>read more

In ruling about new building, trial judge says UC can't "analyze an increase in student enrollment without admitting that increasing student enrollment is a project subject to review." >>read more

Court Upholds "Deemed Approved" Status for Mobile Home Expansions in San Juan Capistrano. >>read more

In a case from San Francisco, high court punches another hole in the Williamson County doctrine. >>read more

Appellate court strikes down CEQA challenge on bridge project, saying the impact of wildfire safety issues on the project isn't a topic of analysis. >>read more

Though not a precedent, the case shoots down voter rejection of housing project in Oceanside. >>read more