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Paradise is only a third rebuilt after seven years -- and the community will be different than it used to be. But panelists in a recent webinar said reducing the risk in wildfire areas is more feasible than avoiding those areas altogether.

Pressured to rebuild Pacific Palisades, the City of Los Angeles may adopt a rare policy to help developers and builders sidestep lengthy permitting processes that can delay production of new housing

Huge new town might be a financial benefit to the troubled city, and Forever isn't getting anywhere with Solano County.

The city has approved a 13-building project at the North Berkeley station and is seeking developer proposals for the Ashby station. The move signify a big change in Berkeley's attitude toward new development.

The county's request covers a wide range of topics, including SB 35, SB 330, the Density Bonus Law, and quick approval of accessory dwelling units. Local residents fear displacement as a result of the fire.

Housing would be removed form the Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency and become its own entity. Transportation was removed from the business agency several years ago.

City will get more funds to build infrastructure in Southeast Development Area. But the county will get a bigger slice of the pie elsewhere.

Nothing went viral. But most of the popular stories had to do with housing and housing legislation. Curiously missing were CEQA stories.

The Citywide Housing Incentive Program may be the most important zoning reform in L.A. in decades. But it still may not be enough.

The 2023 law makes it easier for religious institutions and some colleges to build affordable housing. Some local jurisdictions are easing the path as well. 

Ballot measure declaring housing a local matter will certainly be subject to litigation from the state. Other ballot results from around the state revealed a mixed bag.