Turlock Faces State Legal Action Over Housing Element Delays
California’s attorney general has filed legal action involving Turlock’s Housing Element as the city works through revisions requested by state housing officials.
General Plan
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Maricopa voters will decide on a new long-range growth plan
The City Council approved a general-plan update for the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot. If voters approve it, the plan would replace Maricopa’s 2016 framework.
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Alhambra zoning changes set for August 24 council vote
Alhambra’s City Council advanced zoning and General Plan changes that could reshape development rules, with final adoption scheduled for August 24.
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Santee Council Adopts Citywide Land-Use and Zoning Updates
Santee leaders adopted General Plan land-use and zoning updates after environmental review, creating a framework for future housing and development decisions.
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Bakersfield Opens Review of Draft RISE 2045 General Plan
Bakersfield’s draft RISE 2045 General Plan is open for public comment through Sept. 27, with later environmental review and adoption steps still ahead.
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Huntington Beach Housing Plan Dispute Heads Toward More Court Action
Huntington Beach adopted an overdue housing plan after court pressure, but the city still faces possible penalties of up to $100,000 per month.
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Susanville adopts 2026 general plan focused on housing, infrastructure and growth constraints
Susanville adopted an updated general plan on Jan. 7, 2026, creating the policy framework for future housing, land use, transportation and infrastructure decisions.
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Deadline arrives for arguments on Lake Havasu City’s 2026 General Plan ballot measure
Arguments for or against Lake Havasu City’s 2026 General Plan must be filed by 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 5, for the November 3 voter-ratification election.
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Chandler’s Aug. 5 General Plan workshop shaped growth and housing debate
A Chandler Listens workshop held Aug. 5, 2025, gave residents and stakeholders a chance to weigh community vision, mixed-use areas, housing density and land-use scenarios before the city completed its 2026 General Plan update.
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San Bernardino’s Draft 2050 General Plan Enters Final Days of Public Comment
San Bernardino residents have until July 31, 2026, to comment on a proposed planning package covering housing, zoning, transportation, parks and services.
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Bakersfield opens review of draft RISE 2045 General Plan
Bakersfield residents can review a draft plan for housing, transportation, parks, infrastructure and land-use policy through 2045 until September 27.
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Oakland Planning Commission to hold Phase 2 EIR scoping July 15; comments due Aug. 3
Oakland’s Planning Commission will take public comment July 15 on Phase 2 of the Oakland 2045 General Plan Update; NOP comments end Aug. 3.
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Chandler primary election brings Prop. 415 and city races to July 21 ballot
Chandler’s July 21, 2026 primary elects a mayor and three councilmembers and votes on Prop. 415, ratifying the 2026 General Plan—here’s a voter guide.
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Moreno Valley’s MoVal 2040 hearing returns April 21, putting truck routes and future growth back before council
Moreno Valley CA – Council will revisit the delayed MoVal 2040 plan on April 21, a hearing that could shape warehouse siting, truck traffic, and long-range growth.
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Chandler’s next growth fight is about density, and voters have until April 22 to weigh in
Chandler AZ – Proposition 415 would send the city’s 2026 General Plan update to voters, shaping how housing, corridors, and growth could unfold for years.