City makes novel arguments like violation of First Amendment and Commerce Clause, but also argues that its charter city rights are violated and the relationship between the RHNA and CEQA puts it in an untenable position.

The state's MPOs will be sitting large amounts of cash to implement sustainable communities strategies -- a boon to local governments and planning consultants alike.

Except for two minor adjustments, all cities lose their appeals. Half of Orange County cities appealed.

60% of Orange County cities challenge their targets, which are much higher than last time around.

Social justice will be a major part of SCAG's agenda this year under new Regional Council President Rex Richardson, of Long Beach.

The Southern California Association of Governments Regional Council voted to accept 1,344,770 new housing units in the six-county region.

HCD assigned SCAG a far more aggressive housing target than it had asked for: 1,344,770.