by William Fulton

The designation will give "prohousing" jurisdictions a leg up on some housing grant programs. But will it fundamentally change how any cities approach the housing question?

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."

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

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

During the pandemic year, apartments and condominiums in those two markets surged. Everywhere else, housing permits went down. 

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.

In exchange for vested rights from the City of San Jose, Google has committed to an unprecedented investment in infrastructure, affordable housing, and community benefits.

Simi Valley may appel superior Court ruling on 108-unit project, claiming it is a commercial enterprise not a residential use.

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

It's no surprise that the inland areas are still growing. But the big shocker is that the Bay Area is hanging on -- and L.A. is not.

In a case from Santa Barbara, an appellate court ruled that such regulations are a "development" that must be dealt with in the Local Coastal Plan or through a Coastal Development Permit.

Court also concludes the requirement calling for all roads to be built before any private development is constructed runs afoul of the Nollan/Dolan doctrine.

Methodological differences are not CEQA issues, court rules.

First District says SB 35 doesn't interfere with local powers and trumps Berkeley's historic preservation law regarding the West Berkeley Shellmound.