Davis situation highlights the growing tension between local ballot measures requiring voter approval and the Housing Accountability Act's restrictions on project denial.

An Encinitas bluffside homeowner wanted to build a new house with a basement. The Local Coastal Plan says all structures must be removable in case of further erosion. The homeowner said the basement was removable; the Coastal Commission disagreed. Guess who won?

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

Latest decision in long-running Encinitas housing element battle is sure to be appealed.

But agency wins most other points in three appellate cases.

Revised budget would focus on Infill Infrastructure Grant program rather than rewarding cities for meeting housing production goals. >>read more

Bay Area's CASA Compact appears to be driving agenda in Sacramento. >>read more

Judge keeps ordering Encinitas to prepare new housing element, but voters keep shooting it down. >>read more