Half Moon Bay

California is suing five cities for failing to plan for their share of housing, as announced by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Attorney General Rob Bonta and the California Department of Housing and Community Development filed actions against Calexico, Costa Mesa, Half Moon Bay, Ridgecrest, and Turlock for violating the state's Housing Element Law.

The California Department of Justice sued Half Moon Bay and other cities for noncompliance with the 2009 Housing Element Law. The law requires cities to update their housing plans every eight years to meet regional and state housing needs.

California is suing five cities for failing to plan for their share of housing under the state's Housing Element Law, as announced by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Attorney General Rob Bonta and the California Department of Housing and Community Development filed actions against Calexico, Costa Mesa, Half Moon Bay, Ridgecrest, and Turlock for violating the law.

California officials are suing Costa Mesa and four other cities for failing to submit required housing plans under state law. The cities are accused of not planning for 24,000 new homes, including affordable units, and the state aims to force compliance through court action.

California sued five cities—Calexico, Costa Mesa, Half Moon Bay, Ridgecrest, and Turlock—for failing to comply with the Housing Element Law, which mandates housing plans to address affordable housing shortages and homelessness. The state requires the cities to adopt compliant plans and complete rezoning within 120 days, citing delays of at least 2 1/2 years. Noncompliant cities face legal penalties and restrictions on rejecting low- to moderate-income housing projects.

A lifeguard who was allegedly distracted drove over a woman lying in the sand at Francis Beach in Half Moon Bay. The woman was injured but is expected to survive.

A lifeguard who was allegedly distracted drove over a woman lying in the sand at Francis Beach in Half Moon Bay, injuring her. The woman is expected to survive.

A 20-year-old woman was run over by a lifeguard's truck at Francis Beach in Half Moon Bay, California. Authorities suggest the lifeguard may have been distracted during the incident.

A lifeguard may have been distracted when their truck ran over a 20-year-old woman at Francis Beach in Half Moon Bay, California, according to authorities.

A lifeguard may have been distracted when their truck ran over a 20-year-old woman at Francis Beach in Half Moon Bay, California. Authorities are investigating the incident.

A lifeguard may have been distracted when their truck ran over a 20-year-old woman at Francis Beach in Half Moon Bay, California. Authorities are investigating the incident.

A lifeguard may have been distracted when their truck ran over a 20-year-old woman at Francis Beach in Half Moon Bay. Authorities are investigating the incident.

Approximately 600 goats are grazing in Half Moon Bay for a week to reduce wildfire risk. The initiative aims to lower fire hazards through controlled grazing.