In a very strongly worded opinion, a Los Angeles appellate court shot down all the neighbors' arguments about an eldercare facility in Pacific Palisades -- and, in the process, reiterated that the role of the courts is to defer to the city’s judgment when substantial evidence exists and not "re-weigh the evidence". >>read more

Drillers claim city should have done a full environmental impact report and misinterpreted CEQA guidance on mineral resources. >>read more

If upheld on appeal, L.A. judge's ruling could completely upend the way cities interpret the consistence between general plans and zoning. >>read more

Appellate court rules that 2018 reduction in water supply was done under a set of 2010 leases between the city's Department of Water & Power and leasing ranches in Mono County. >>read more

HCD says 70% of draft elements don't meet the state's enhanced requirements. >>read more

In case from Los Angeles, appellate court says burden of proof for feasibility in the case of density bonus concessions and waivers lies with the city, not with the developer. >>read more

Additional incentives on two Westside projects don't exceed Planning Department's power under Measure JJJ. >>read more

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. >>read more