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Acrimony arises as the last two state-mandated housing plans approach completion.
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Acrimony arises as the last two state-mandated housing plans approach completion.

  • Pam Marino
  • Nov 27, 2025

In December 2023, the County of Monterey and all 12 cities faced a deadline to turn in their updated housing plans to the California Departmen…

County of Monterey and most cities failed to meet state deadline for housing plans.
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County of Monterey and most cities failed to meet state deadline for housing plans.

  • Pam Marino
  • Apr 11, 2024

There is one brass ring in California housing right now, the coveted certification of eight-year housing plans of cities and counties by the C…

It’s truth or consequences time for the county and cities facing a tight state housing deadline.
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It’s truth or consequences time for the county and cities facing a tight state housing deadline.

  • Pam Marino
  • Nov 16, 2023

Like Willy Wonka, in the world of California’s cities and counties, a housing plan that’s been certified by the state’s Department of Housing …

Despite obstacles, Monterey and Del Rey Oaks plan to use Fort Ord land for housing.
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Despite obstacles, Monterey and Del Rey Oaks plan to use Fort Ord land for housing.

  • David Schmalz
  • Oct 5, 2023

If a housing plan exists on paper, it doesn’t mean it will put a single roof over someone’s head, unless, perhaps, a visionary architect took …

In Salinas’ long-range plans, developers and property owners win on appeal against school districts.
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In Salinas’ long-range plans, developers and property owners win on appeal against school districts.

  • Celia Jiménez
  • Aug 24, 2023

Over some 20 years, Salinas city officials mapped out plans for future growth. Their results were two planning documents – the West Area Speci…

Carmel Valley residents turned out in numbers for a town hall on the county’s housing plans.
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Carmel Valley residents turned out in numbers for a town hall on the county’s housing plans.

  • Rey Mashayekhi
  • Aug 3, 2023

District 5 residents finally had a chance to turn out and speak their minds about Monterey County’s housing plans – including the controversia…

Two school districts sue the city of Salinas over future housing plans.
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Two school districts sue the city of Salinas over future housing plans.

  • Celia Jiménez
  • Jan 8, 2021

The Alisal Union School District and Salinas Union High School District have sued the city of Salinas, asking a judge to prevent construction …

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