California Lawsuits Target Housing Shortfalls | Oakland News

California is suing five cities—Calexico, Costa Mesa, Half Moon Bay, Ridgecrest, and Turlock—for ignoring state housing laws that require them to plan for their fair share of new homes every eight years. Despite state outreach, meetings, and even a recent Supreme Court ruling backing enforcement, these cities haven’t complied. While some argue they’re actively working on solutions—including voter-approved housing measures—the state insists timely action is non-negotiable. With 95% of communities already meeting requirements, these lawsuits send a clear message: California won’t wait for cities to catch up—it’s forcing compliance to tackle the housing crisis head-on. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fb7f61114e7c5584