In an oil refinery case, a split appellate court said using 98th percentile instead of "average" pollution is okay.

Even entitled buildings won't be built unless they have financing.

Cities with big retail and tourists sectors are likely to experience the worst revenue drops immediately; can all cities keep their planners on the payroll?

Appellate court says landowners didn't provide any compelling reason for the Coastal Commission not to prohibit them.

New rail service connecting Modesto to the Bay Area and a renewed focus on infill development characterize the medium-term trends in one of California's agricultural hubs, according to Planning Manager Steve Mitchell.

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As the coronavirus shuts down California, planning departments across the state are adapting and staying on-task.