State railroads -- like the High-Speed Rail project -- are not pre-empted by federal railroad law. >>read more

The environmental review law often runs along a completely separate track from planning and policy processes -- thus causing a lot of confusion. >>read more

Revised project on campus was a modification -- not a new project -- but First District rules that supplemental EIR was not sufficient. >>read more

If they can be implemented independently, it's not "piecemealing," Sixth District rules >>read more

Court overturns appellate court in controversial case about Banning Ranch in Newport Beach. >>read more

There's momentum in Sacramento, but not for comprehensive reform. >>read more

Affluent Curtis Park residents thought they were getting a mixed-use infill project. >>read more

This year, while NIMBY's were tittering about LULU’s, the “drill baby drill” crowd was marshaling its forces. >>read more

Meeting established thresholds under CEQA still not enough to satisfy appellate court. >>read more

Is San Jose again bearing Silicon Valley's housing burden? >>read more