California governor signs package of bills giving state more power to enforce housing laws, Associated Press

Victory for the Builder’s Remedy in La Cañada Flintridge, California Housing Defense Fund

Protests, lawsuits and a dead rat: A wealthy California city’s epic fight to block growth, Los Angeles Times

Beverly Hills is dragging its heels on a development with affordable apartments. The governor says: Build it, Los Angeles Times

Michael Smolens: Developers, Del Mar and other cities await ‘builder’s remedy’ ruling on affordable housing, San Diego Union Tribune

Council Approves Height Limit Ballot Measure for Nov. 5, South Pasadena Review

Thousands of apartments may come to Santa Monica, other wealthy cities under little-known law, Los Angeles Times