Legal Briefs for January 13, 2019 >>read more

St. Helena neighbors fail to stop project. >>read more

In unpublished ruling, appellate court green-lights use of LOS F for infill project in Sacramento. >>read more

Cal Supremes require stronger connection between air quality and health in Friant Ranch EIR. >>read more

Plumas enviros may be suspicious of the county's general plan policies, but that's not enough to win. >>read more

In another Dollar General case, appellate court also says historic review is not a substitute for CEQA. >>read more

The Fourth District rules that San Diego County created a significance threshold for GHG emissions -- even though the threshold was supposedly a recommended method never adopted by the county. >>read more

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

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

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