Five statewide measures and dozens of local measures -- concerning housing production, rent control, local policies, and more -- are on the Nov. 6 ballot

Agency is reviewing more housing elements but also providing more planning grants.

With 4-4 ties looming, court will have to decide whether to rehear cases.

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California jurisdictions welcome scooter companies ... sort of ...

For 20 years, Nicole Capretz has been advocating for environmental justice in the San Diego area, most recently as founder and executive director of the Climate Action Campaign. Capretz is now extending her reach beyond San Diego.

Exemption for historic landmarks could limit law's use in exactly the locations where housing should be built.

It's a policy document that accommodates growth rather than inducing it, appellate court says.

Appellate Court gives green light to complete half-built project after rejecting plaintiff's CEQA arguments.

Like a symphony that starts with the crescendo, this year’s legislative season opened with the introduction of Senator Scot Weiner’s Senate Bill 827

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Two important bills would make important methodology changes. And HCD is cracking down on enforcement.

But will investors do what cities need them to do?

Referendum that repeals zoning ordinance cannot be knocked off the ballot of a city has the ability to quickly reconcile the inconsistency.

Appellate court says negotiation with local government is an essential part of the process.

SPUR's Gabe Metcalf recently announced his departure for The Committee for Sydney

But can S.F.'s lessons be translated to other cities?

Objections to townhome project were not just opinion, appellate court rules -- thus opening the way for an environmental impact report.

In a blow to enviromentalists, appellate court says groundwater supply issues must be dealt with under state groundwater act, not well permits designed to deal with water quality.

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