Restricting chain stores via initiative isn't as easy as it looks.

In a new case from San Diego, the Fourth District says yes, overturning a judge who overturned the City Council.

Revised project on campus was a modification -- not a new project -- but First District rules that supplemental EIR was not sufficient.

Appellate court overturns trial judge's ruling blocking Mission Beach structure.

Coronado bungalow was declared historic even though similar houses weren't, but appellate court says that's the city's decision.

If they can be implemented independently, it's not "piecemealing," Sixth District rules

Court overturns appellate court in controversial case about Banning Ranch in Newport Beach.

Measure would have turned voluntary practices into mandatory requirements.

Delisting petition under California endangered species law not limited to after-listing changes, Supreme Court rules.

Apple Valley accepted gift to pay for election without agendizing item.

City of Orange never incorporated old land use designation into new general plan -- and referendum killing housing project stands.

"Increased demand" from new development meets legal requirement.