/tags/development development en-US Copyright Tue, 13 Aug 2024 13:29:43 GMT /politics-government/2024-08-13/proposed-property-exchange-with-mysterious-eureka-developer-runs-out-of-time A mysterious developer in Eureka has backed out of a $6 million land deal with the local school district. The unusual property sale has drawn ongoing controversy from the community. Tue, 13 Aug 2024 13:29:43 GMT /politics-government/2024-08-13/proposed-property-exchange-with-mysterious-eureka-developer-runs-out-of-time Roman Battaglia /politics-government/2024-08-06/north-coast-journal-editor-discusses-clues-behind-mysterious-eureka-land-swap A $6 million land deal between Eureka's school district and a mysterious developer has drawn controversy in recent months over its lack of transparency and possible violations of state codes. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 12:41:03 GMT /politics-government/2024-08-06/north-coast-journal-editor-discusses-clues-behind-mysterious-eureka-land-swap Roman Battaglia /housing/2024-04-02/californias-most-controversial-housing-law-could-get-a-makeover Some of California’s top lawmakers want to clear up, but also rein in, the state’s most controversial housing statute Tue, 02 Apr 2024 22:06:11 GMT /housing/2024-04-02/californias-most-controversial-housing-law-could-get-a-makeover Ben Christopher /politics-government/2024-01-11/shasta-county-votes-to-get-rid-of-impact-fees The decision could have major impacts on public services and growth in the county. Thu, 11 Jan 2024 22:50:06 GMT /politics-government/2024-01-11/shasta-county-votes-to-get-rid-of-impact-fees Jane Vaughan /law-and-justice/2024-01-09/supreme-court-case-about-impact-fees-could-have-huge-consequences-for-housing-in-california The highest court in the land will soon decide how much leeway cities and counties have in offsetting new construction with fees to pay for infrastructure. Wed, 10 Jan 2024 00:15:47 GMT /law-and-justice/2024-01-09/supreme-court-case-about-impact-fees-could-have-huge-consequences-for-housing-in-california Ben Christopher /politics-government/2023-09-22/bandon-considers-approval-of-major-resort-complex Bandon, Oregon could be home to a new coastal resort that officials say would be the largest development of its kind in the city in decades. Sat, 23 Sep 2023 00:34:29 GMT /politics-government/2023-09-22/bandon-considers-approval-of-major-resort-complex Roman Battaglia /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-07-04/building-california-how-will-the-infrastructure-deal-affect-development-wildlife Environmentalists and project proponents agree: Infrastructure bills crafted by legislators and Newsom are a good compromise. The package aims to speed up lawsuits for solar farms, reservoirs and other infrastructure, and relax protection of some species. Tue, 04 Jul 2023 13:58:50 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-07-04/building-california-how-will-the-infrastructure-deal-affect-development-wildlife Rachel Becker /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-05-26/california-democrats-sideline-gavin-newsoms-plan-to-build-big-things-faster Gov. Gavin Newsom rolled out a plan to speed construction of major public infrastructure and demanded quick votes from lawmakers. His Democratic allies put the proposals on ice. Fri, 26 May 2023 12:33:57 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-05-26/california-democrats-sideline-gavin-newsoms-plan-to-build-big-things-faster Marisa Kendall, Julie Cart /housing/2023-03-10/california-housing-battles-on-the-horizon On Tuesday, the city council in the Orange County town of Huntington Beach — a regular fount of anti-Newsom sentiment — followed through on its pledge to pass an ordinance blocking a contentious state housing law within its sun-soaked borders. Fri, 10 Mar 2023 13:56:54 GMT /housing/2023-03-10/california-housing-battles-on-the-horizon Ben Christopher /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-03-06/central-oregonians-file-more-objections-to-thornburgh-resort-proposal-but-some-feel-helpless A developer says his proposed destination resort in Central Oregon will actually benefit the environment. Opponents say it exemplifies injustice in Oregon water law. Mon, 06 Mar 2023 14:07:57 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-03-06/central-oregonians-file-more-objections-to-thornburgh-resort-proposal-but-some-feel-helpless Emily Cureton