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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.

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

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.

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.

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

by CP&DR Staff on Dec 23, 2025

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

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

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.

Position Available, County of Ventura, Ventura CA

by CP&DR Staff on Dec 22, 2025

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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.

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.

Slow-Growthers Fail To Stop Changes In Carlsbad Growth Management Law

by William Fulton on Dec 21, 2025

Carlsbad, Growth Management, Open Space, Parks, Traffic

The city's famous 1986 initiative required developers to prove that they could provide infrastructure according to city standards. But, as it turns out, the initiative didn't set the standards.

Inland Areas Lead State's Population Growth

by CP&DR Staff on Dec 21, 2025

Housing, Population, Riverside County, San Diego

But San Diego is a surprise, with significant population increase -- especially in the City of San Diego

CP&DR News Briefs December 16, 2025: L.A. Adaptive Reuse; SB 9 & Fire Recovery; Suit Against S.F. Upzoning; and More

by Emily Glennon and Jacob Madley on Dec 16, 2025

Los Angeles will expand its adaptive reuse policy, allowing office and commercial buildings to be converted into housing citywide, per a unanimous vote of the City Council