News Briefs

Department of Housing and Community Development released its Prohousing Incentive Pilot Program Final Guidelines; six cities are currently eligible for participation.

Sen. Scott Wiener and coauthors have introduced Senate Bill 4, which would allow nonprofit colleges and faith organizations to build more housing.

Plans for Salton Sea restoration projects will move forward after the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) voted to enter an agreement with federal and state officials.

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has established the Office of Environmental Justice and Climate Health.

 The California Air Resources Board released its plan for achieving carbon neutrality by 2045.

A large development proposed at Tahoe's Olympic Valley, adjacent to Palisades Tahoe ski area, will not move forward.

Facing as many as 4,000 new units, the City of Santa Monica plans to fight the “Builder’s Remedy” in court.

The California High-Speed Rail Authority has awarded $35.3 million to two-London based companies, Foster + Partners and Arup, to plan station areas.

Responding to advocacy from the logistics industry, the Fresno City Council approved two proposals to rezone areas of southwest Fresno.

Attorney General Rob Bonta released a guidance document for ensuring that projects in high wildfire risk areas adhere to CEQA requirements.

The California APA presented 30 awards in 16 categories on October 3.

San Diego County and the City of San Diego approved a plan to add 10,000 affordable units to the housing stock by 2030.

The San Diego City Council approved reforms intended to improve diversity and organization within 42 neighborhood planning groups.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 2097, which significantly restricts cities' ability to impose parking minimums on new developments.