2026 is shaping up to be a year of city council candidates with problematic pasts.You may recall…
From Slow Growth to Freefall: Stalled Rebuilding Efforts Throw Malibu’s Future Into Question
County Pauses Controversial Homeless Housing in Santa Monica
Los Angeles County officials have paused two controversial homeless housing projects in Santa Monica, giving developers more time to discuss the matter with city residents.
Local Leaders Urge Newsom to Veto SB 79
California’s latest upzoning law, SB 79, has passed the State Legislature and is now awaiting Governor Gavin Newsom's signature. A major effort is underway to convince Newsom to veto the bill.
Fontana Extends Ordinance Blocking New Planned Parenthood
The Fontana City Council has extended a building moratorium that will block construct
Abortion is the Latest Front in the NIMBY Wars
California is one of the most pro-choice states in America. But it’s also notorious for its local NIMBYism.
Research Finds Steep Decline in Housing After Switch to District-Based Elections
Cities across California have either switched or are preparing to switch from at-large to district-based elections. But could the transformation inadvertently be fueling the state’s housing crisis?
Housing fight could force UC Berkeley to slash thousands of admissions
NIMBYism goes to school.
Coronavirus Testing Drive-Thru Canceled After Neighbors Complain
And you thought California NIMBYs were bad.
In Campbell, NIMBYISM Comes for the Burgers
The City Council has rejected a new In-N-Out restaurant by a 3-2 vote.