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San Jose Council Votes on Memo Seeking Local Control Over Zoning and Housing Rules

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San Jose City Council vote on local control zoning legislative memo

  San Jose local control zoning: SAN JOSE, Calif. – San Jose City Council is scheduled to vote Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, on a memo from Councilmembers Casey and Candelas that would direct the City Manager to add a 2027 Legislative Program position supporting legislation to restore local control over housing and land use, according … Read more

Costa Mesa Fairview housing plan: 2,300 homes approved, up to 4,000 later

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Harbor Boulevard corridor land illustrating Costa Mesa Fairview housing framework near former developmental center

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Costa Mesa City Council voted 7-0 near midnight Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, to approve a land-use framework for the former Fairview Developmental Center that sets a minimum of 2,300 homes—including 920 affordable units, of which 200 are permanent supportive housing, plus 690 moderate-income homes—while still allowing a path toward as many … Read more