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Jurisdictions failing to adopt a state-approved plan by May 31 have a shortened rezoning timeline.

Palo Alto Mayor Lydia Kou, a staunch critic of Californias approach to encourage more housing, announced on Monday that she plans to run for the state Assembly.

Palo Alto Mayor Lydia Kou, a staunch critic of Californias approach to encourage more housing, announced on Monday that she plans to run for the state Assembly.

Palo Alto Mayor Lydia Kou, a staunch critic of Californias approach to encourage more housing development, announced on Monday that she plans to run for the state Assembly.

Palo Alto Mayor Lydia Kou, a staunch critic of Californias approach to encourage more housing, announced on Monday that she plans to run for the state Assembly.

The developer of a proposed housing project in Del Mar is one of a handful in the state attempting to use state housing laws to force cities to approve housing projects, even if they don’t want to.

Palo Alto approved its ambitions plan for accommodating more than 6,000 dwellings, an effort that leans heavily on industrial sites, parking lots and backyard units. But it still faces a key challenge: getting state approval.

Palo Alto approved its ambitions plan for accommodating more than 6,000 dwellings, an effort that leans heavily on industrial sites, parking lots and backyard units. But it still faces a key challenge: getting state approval.

Seeking state approval for its housing plan, Palo Alto may loosen zoning restrictions on homeowners who want to split their lots and build additional dwellings in some of the citys most affluent neighborhoods.

Encinitas is facing an affordable housing deficit – here’s a look at how the city got here.