News Briefs

San Francisco has earned the state's Prohousing Designation, reflecting the city's compliance with 18 required actions aimed at resolving legal inconsistencies and enhancing housing production

A new development project called "Esmeralda," resembling a rustic Italian village, is proposed for a 267-acre site near Cloverdale in Sonoma County

California wildlife officials have designated the Western burrowing owl as a candidate for protection under the Endangered Species Act

A recent Superior Court ruling requires a developer to pause construction on a contentious warehouse project in San Bernardino County

Governor Gavin Newsom called out Norwalk's recent decision to extend its ban on new homeless shelters, and the state has imposed the "builder's remedy" 

The Bay Area introduced its first plan to address the challenges of sea-level rise, which could lead to severe flooding and infrastructure damage

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has implemented a one-year moratorium on insurance cancellations and non-renewals for about 750,000 homeowners impacted by recent wildfires

The redevelopment plan for Candlestick Point, a 280-acre site on San Francisco’s waterfront, recently received initial approval from the city’s Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure

Los Angeles will receive nearly $900 million in funding from the federal government to enhance its infrastructure and transportation system in preparation for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games

The state will allocate nearly $789.8 million in cap-and-trade funds to support 24 projects across 20 communities

A recently filed lawsuit against Newport Beach accuses the City Council of violating the city charter by approving housing ordinances and resolutions without allowing voters to decide in the November election

The Bay Area Housing Finance Authority withdrew a proposed $20 billion housing bond measure, Regional Measure 4, from the November ballot due to significant errors in its cost projections

The Oakland City Council adopted the Downtown Oakland Specific Plan, its first comprehensive plan for the area, which integrates racial equity into its vision and implementation

The San Diego City Council approved the major updates to several community plans that usher in significant increases in density and urban design upgrades