Though not a precedent, the case shoots down voter rejection of housing project in Oceanside. >>read more

In a case from Santa Barbara, an appellate court ruled that such regulations are a "development" that must be dealt with in the Local Coastal Plan or through a Coastal Development Permit. >>read more

Court also concludes the requirement calling for all roads to be built before any private development is constructed runs afoul of the Nollan/Dolan doctrine. >>read more

Methodological differences are not CEQA issues, court rules. >>read more

First District says SB 35 doesn't interfere with local powers and trumps Berkeley's historic preservation law regarding the West Berkeley Shellmound. >>read more

Flat denial of blufftop house meant the "futility exception" was in play. Cost to the city: $3.4 million and counting. >>read more

In the latest skirmish over Los Padres Del Mar -- 10 years after the city approved the project for the second time -- an appellate court has ruled that Pismo and the developer do not have to pay LAFCO's attorneys fees. >>read more

... There's no remedy in the law when a lead agency fails to notify an interested party, even though it's against the law. >>read more

A YIMBY lawsuit seeks to increase the Bay Area's housing allocation, but a court's schedule may not match up with the strict timeline set by the Dept. of Housing and Community Development. >>read more

Appellate court overturns decision favoring Department of Finance. >>read more