For many years, various interest groups and governmental agencies have discussed the possibility of reforming the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).  While CEQA serves an important role in public disclosure, informed decision making, and consideration of the environmental effects of a project, it has also been used to delay or block important public and private projects, sometimes d

As of January 1, 2026, accessory dwelling units (ADU) or junior accessory dwelling units (JADU) are not “new residential construction” for purposes of assessing school impact fees, even if they are detached from the primary residence.

The State Allocation Board (SAB) has approved a 4.06 % increase for the “Level 1” developer fees that school districts are authorized to collect.

Governor Newsom signed two bills this past October that directly impact California’s Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs).  Assembly Bill (AB) 293 requires GSAs to modify their websites on or before January 1, 2026, to include information on their board of directors and executives.