The Santee City Council rescinded the project's approvals, took a referendum off the ballot, and reapproved the project under an urgency ordinance not subject to referendum.

Nobody expected 2022 to be a big year for housing production laws in Sacramento. But everybody was wrong.

The state's MPOs will be sitting large amounts of cash to implement sustainable communities strategies -- a boon to local governments and planning consultants alike.

Beach Boulevard is getting a makeover for the 21st Century.

Mootness ruling in CEQA case doesn't prevent challenge to business license.

But small housing amount disappoints advocates.

Transportation bond fails in San Francisco, while Santa Cruz voters apparently favor rails over trails. Meanwhile, Chino voters approved a housing element update.

Generally speaking, however, 2022 is a legislative year of incremental change not sweeping reform.

The focus on zoning reform in particular could complement California's recent housing production laws.

Sandwiched between Berkeley and Oakland, city aims to exceed RHNA target by 50%.

State guidance is forthcoming, but some jurisdictions are out ahead of the curve.

Bonta's warning letters on violations of state housing law increased dramatically in March.