Most bills have to do with housing, seeking to further sweep away regulations that restrict housing approvals. One new law would subject cities to attorney's fees and additional fines if they violate housing reform laws. 

Most cities won't be affected. But for those in urban counties with frequent rail or BRT service, the future will be very different. Here's a rundown.

In an unpublished ruling, court concludes that city can spend impact fee funds anywhere in the city.

Redondo Beach's residential overlay on commercial and industrial land doesn't meet legal requirements for a housing element site because there's no guarantee housing will be built, court says.

A federal judge ruled in favor of the City of Fresno, allowing the city to keep more than $250 million in federal grants threatened by the Trump administration over diversity-related language in city planning documents

Check out our special 40th anniversary issue, with a reminiscence by Bill Fulton and highlights from the last four decades!

Deletion of fast-food restaurant with drive-through was enough to persuade an appellate court to issue an unpublished ruling in the city's favor.

A judge has ordered the owners of the long-abandoned Hawthorne Plaza Mall to either redevelop or demolish the 35-acre property by August 2026, after decades of failed plans and community frustration

In a mobile home case from Jurupa Valley, an appellate court seemingly suggests that if a municipal code does not require strict compliance with a general plan, a GP amendment is not necessary.

The California Chapter of the American Planning Association presented 27 awards  in 14 categories at the state conference last week.

CALCOG Housing Law and Policy Update Conference

In CP&DR's milestone year, urbanist principles are arguably stronger and more enlightened than ever. Sadly for cities, the same cannot be said for the field of journalism.