William Fulton

Court says city illegally tried to end-run its own general plan. And just one inconsistency with the general plan can sink a project.

The maps reveal the extent of SB 79's potential impact on California's two large metropolitan areas.

The location wasn't on the city's Housing Element sites inventory. But the denial may be based on subjective standards. All in all, it's a good example of how small cities are struggling to adapt to new housing laws.