Only 29 jurisdictions statewide are completely exempt from the new law -- including several small affluent cities.

Stakeholders in San Francisco's industrial Dogpatch neighborhood welcome mixed-use, 2,400-unit redevelopment of former gas-fired power station.

In places like Los Angeles's Westside, equity needs to be an issue on the table.

Most bills emphasize ministerial approval, thus providing an end-run around the CEQA process.

The recent Vallco and Los Altos court decisions show that cities have to be very careful in handling SB 35 applications -- and can't rely on vague references to discretionary standards, as they have often done in the past.

Can the Golden State balance public health objectives with its existing housing and climate goals?

At least $500 million in state and federal funds is available to help get planning departments past the COVID-19 financial crisis. More is likely on the way.

Even entitled buildings won't be built unless they have financing.