Malibu City Council approved Ordinance No. 531 with tougher building standards for earthquake and wildfire protection, taking ...

LAMORINDA, CA — Facing growing wildfire risk and new state standards, the Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District is moving to tighten local fire and building rules, with its board set to hold a public ...

California weighs single-stair apartments above three stories, aiming to address housing costs and urban infill challenges.

Effective January 1, 2026, CEQA undergoes significant statutory streamlining under 2025 legislation, primarily AB 130 and SB 131. Key changes include expanded CEQA exemptions for qualifying infill and ...