On June 30, 2025, Governor Newsom signed into law a sweeping set of housing and infrastructure reforms as part of the 2025–2026 State Budget, marking one of the most significant overhauls of the California Environmental...more
7/3/2025
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Assembly Bill 52 (AB 52) requires public agencies to consult with tribes during the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process. On March 14, 2025, in Koi Nation of Northern California v. City of Clearlake, the First...more
On March 1, Governor Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency to expedite critical fuels reduction projects to address “catastrophic wildfire risks created by forest conditions across the state.”
The Governor’s proclamation...more
3/10/2025
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The California Legislature has continued to refine the Density Bonus Law over the years, making important updates to housing laws that impact developers across the state.
Recent legislative changes include key updates on...more
10/29/2024
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