Over the years since at least 1959, the Legislature has attempted to achieve a
balance between the state's interest in allowing local agencies to produce, generate, store,
and transmit water or electrical energy and the cites' and counties' control over local
building and zoning. This appeal requires the court to consider whether a solar energy
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project proposed by a local ag... More...   $0 (07-21-2019 - CA)

This appeal arises from a wrongful death action brought by
Karen Hernandez and Sergio Saravia (appellants), the parents of
13-year-old Jonathan Hernandez, after Jonathan was struck and
killed by a school bus while riding his bicycle in Glendale. The
school bus was owned by defendant and respondent First
Student, Inc., and driven by defendant and respondent Barbara
Calderon.... More...   $0 (07-13-2019 - CA)

Respondent Mark Gustely failed to comply with an administrative order finding
various violations of county codes on his property and ordering him to abate the
violations and pay abatement costs and civil penalties. When the County of Sonoma
(County) filed an action in the superior court to enforce the codes, enjoin further
violations and recover penalties, costs and attorney fees, ... More...   $0 (06-25-2019 - CA)

Kenneth and Annette York (plaintiffs) own a 40-acre parcel
of land in the Hollywood Hills. In 2011, they sought approval
from the City of Los Angeles (City) to build a large house, guest
house, and recreational area on the property. To do so, they also
sought approval of nearly 80,000 cubic yards of grading—more
than 24 times the amount of grading permitted by right. The
Ci... More...   $0 (04-06-2019 - CA)

In 2012, the County of Amador (County) certified a final environmental impact
report (EIR) and approved the Newman Ridge Project (Project), an aggregate quarry and
related facilities near Ione owned by real parties in interest Newman Minerals and others
(Applicants). Ione Valley Land, Air, and Water Defense Alliance, LLC (LAWDA) filed
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a petition for writ of mandate under the... More...   $0 (03-24-2019 - CA)

This appeal concerns the development of a mixed-use
commercial and affordable housing project at the intersection of
7th Street and Witmer Street in Los Angeles. Appellant 1305
Ingraham, LLC filed an administrative appeal challenging
respondent City of Los Angeles’s project permit compliance
review. The City scheduled but never held a hearing on the
appeal. A few days after... More...   $0 (03-13-2019 - CA)

DFS Group, L.P. (DFS), which engages in the business of duty-free sales at
airports around the country, holds an exclusive lease and concession to sell merchandise
duty-free at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), in retail space located within
SFO’s international terminal.
1 This dispute concerns the San Mateo County Assessor’s
(Assessor) reassessment of the value, for p... More...   $0 (02-01-2019 - CA)

Appellants McCorkle Eastside Neighborhood Group and St. Helena Residents for
an Equitable General Plan opposed the development of an eight-unit multifamily
residential building at 632 McCorkle Avenue. They filed a lawsuit challenging the
actions of respondents the City of St. Helena (City) and the City Council of St. Helena
(City Council) in approving a resolution granting demoliti... More...   $0 (01-11-2019 - CA)

Appellants Venice Coalition to Preserve Unique
Community Character and Celia R. Williams alleged in a
complaint filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court that the
City of Los Angeles engaged in a pattern and practice of illegally
exempting certain development projects in Venice from
permitting requirements in the Venice Land Use Plan and in the
California Coastal Act. The ... More...   $0 (01-10-2019 - CA)