Wildfires, SB 79, and Don Shoup Top 2025 Stories

by Josh Stephens on Jan 4, 2026

The L.A. wildfires last January accounted for two of our four most-read stories last year. The passage of SB 79 and other housing legislation, along with the passing of parking guru Donald Shoup, were also high on the list.

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State Budget Would Implement Housing Consolidation
State Budget Would Implement Housing Consolidation

by CP&DR Staff on Jan 10, 2026

Budget, HCD, Housing, LCI

New committee would administer all affordable housing programs. Meanwhile, LCI and HCD staffing levels appear flat, though budget would increase. 

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Position Available, City of Gilroy, CA
Position Available, City of Gilroy, CA

by CP&DR Staff on Jan 10, 2026

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Senior Planner 
City of Gilroy, CA

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Position Available, City of Redlands, CA
Position Available, City of Redlands, CA

by CP&DR Staff on Jan 9, 2026

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Director of Development Services 
City of Redlands, CA

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CP&DR News Briefs January 6, 2026: High Speed Rail Funding; SGC Grants; Residential Segregation; and More
CP&DR News Briefs January 6, 2026: High Speed Rail Funding; SGC Grants; Residential Segregation; and More

by Emily Glennon and Jacob Madley on Jan 6, 2026

The state recently dropped this lawsuit against the federal government and will proceed with High Speed Rail using state funds, including $1 billion per year allocated from the state's cap-and-trade revenues

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Moving Playground Equipment Is Exempt From CEQA
Moving Playground Equipment Is Exempt From CEQA

by William Fulton on Jan 3, 2026

CEQA, Davis, Exemption

In case from Davis, appellate court does not find "unusual circumstances" that would lead to an exception to the exemption.

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CEQA v. HHA Looks Like A Draw For Now
CEQA v. HHA Looks Like A Draw For Now

Jan 3, 2026

CEQA, Housing, Housing Accountability Act, Pacifica

In a battle over $1.2 million in attorney's fees in a case involving eight townhomes, court says Housing Accountability Act does not dominate. But it's not clear how the case will turn out.

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CP&DR Vol. 40 No. 12 December 2025 Report
CP&DR Vol. 40 No. 12 December 2025 Report

by CP&DR Staff on Dec 23, 2025

Report

The CP&DR Vol. 40 No. 12 December 2025 Report

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CP&DR News Briefs December 23, 2025: Insurance Ballot Measure; Federal Housing Legislation; High Speed Rail to Anaheim; and More
CP&DR News Briefs December 23, 2025: Insurance Ballot Measure; Federal Housing Legislation; High Speed Rail to Anaheim; and More

by Emily Glennon and Jacob Madley on Dec 23, 2025

Los Angeles advocacy group Consumer Watchdog withdrew its Insurance Policyholder Bill of Rights, which would have required insurers to offer coverage to homeowners who fireproof their homes following the withdrawal of a competing industry measure

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Fresno City Council Defers Vote on Major Expansion 
Fresno City Council Defers Vote on Major Expansion 

by Josh Stephens on Dec 22, 2025

Annexation, Fresno

City Council declines to approve 9,000-acre SEDA expansion. Mayor Dwyer proposes pared-down first phase. 

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Position Available, County of Ventura, Ventura CA
Position Available, County of Ventura, Ventura CA

by CP&DR Staff on Dec 22, 2025

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Planning Manager I/II
County of Ventura, Ventura CA 

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California, As Ever, Leads National Trends 
California, As Ever, Leads National Trends 

by Josh Stephens on Dec 21, 2025

Finance, Housing, Land Use

Journalists recently gathered in Cambridge, Mass., to learn about and discuss the nation's land use trends. California featured prominently, for better or worse.

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City Can Delegate Final Housing Element Approval To Manager
City Can Delegate Final Housing Element Approval To Manager

by William Fulton on Dec 21, 2025

Housing, Housing Element, La Habra

In La Habra, the City Council delegated final approval of the housing element -- after negotiations with HCD -- to the city manager and didn't hold a final public hearing. An appellate court says that's fine.

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