California sues five cities over lack of housing plans

California filed lawsuits Thursday against five cities that state officials say have repeatedly failed to comply with state housing laws, marking the latest escalation in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D-CA) pressure campaign on local governments to plan for more housing. The legal action targets Calexico, Costa Mesa, Half Moon Bay, Ridgecrest, and Turlock, all of which […]
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