Most of the 15 jurisdictions are located in the San Joaquin Valley. Many expressed surprise, saying they are actively going back and forth with HCD on their housing elements.

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, approximately 37 miles south of San Francisco and 17 miles north of San Jose, Los Altos (pop. 31,625) is a highly desirable residential community. Known for its tree-lined streets, beautiful neighborhoods, and small-town atmosphere, the City offers an exceptional quality of life.

Gov. Gavin Newsom issued final warnings to 15 California cities and counties that have failed to comply with state housing laws requiring plans for residents of all income levels

The city chose the least aggressive of three options in seeking to forestall SB 79 implementation until 2030.

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California intends to place at least 7.5 million acres of land and coastal waters, about 7% of the state, under Indigenous tribal stewardship

SB 79 goes into effect July 1, bringing massive upzoning that could, at full build-out, more than double the populations of many cities.

Links to labor unions were too speculative to prove potential financial benefit -- and Housing Accountability Act argument also failed.

A developer plans to transform the 20-acre Caltrain rail yard at Fourth and King streets in San Francisco into a dense new neighborhood with thousands of homes and several high-rise towers

The Road To Housing Act would tie CDBG to pro-housing policies and production

New housing laws have shifted their responsibility from the project level to the plan level.