Central Valley and Inland Empire population growth is still exceeding the national average. And births continue to exceed deaths in most parts of California -- even the coast. But the flow of coastal Californians out of state has become a tidal wave.

Auditor calls for clarification of methodology on vacancy rates and household formation -- the two factors that have been most controversial in pushing up the housing targets.

With the intense battles over housing production years in recent years now past, the Legislature appears ready to take a more low-key approach to bills this year.

The new law UC Berkeley breathing space from the recent court ruling limiting admissions. But it would also change the nature of analysis on campus Long-Range Development Plans. And it's unlikely to slop over into General Plans.

Redevelopment of Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento appears to be moving forward, but plans to redevelop the Oakland Coliseum and Oracle Arena lag behind.

HCD says 70% of draft elements don't meet the state's enhanced requirements.

Proponents Must Submit 1 Million Signatures By May.

Major reforms of RHNA process and housing element enforcement are proposed.

Without providing specifics, the governor's budget says he will redouble efforts to increase housing production. Some new programs are funded as well.

Some cities are welcoming the units, but others appear to be adopting regulations designed to put up barriers.

What is it about duplexes that make them such a popular topic? And why did only one CEQA case make the top five legal stories of the year?

The recent rejection of 469 Stevenson reveals rifts -- both philosophical and political -- in a city that no longer seems to trust the private market.