If the governor signs them all, it could represent another big shift in state-local relations on housing.

Reversing lower court, First District rules San Mateo's "stepback" requirement was not specific enough and required discretion to apply.

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

As with SCAG, Bay Area jurisdictions are appealing their housing targets in large numbers. Unsurprisingly, the most challengers are coming from Marin County.

In turning down a 48-unit condominium project near Beach Boulevard, did Huntington Beach violate the Housing Accountability Act's requirement that findings be based on objective standards? Or will a fire expert's 11th-hour conclusion that one standard was violated be enough to save the city's case?

Additional incentives on two Westside projects don't exceed Planning Department's power under Measure JJJ.

CP&DR spoke with HCD Director Gustavo Velasquez about whether the new Prohousing program can turn jurisdictions that are anti-housing into pro-housing communities.

The designation will give "prohousing" jurisdictions a leg up on some housing grant programs. But will it fundamentally change how any cities approach the housing question?