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A Private Calif. Ranch Holds Important State History — And It Might Be in Danger
04/19/2024Some residents fear development could destroy parts of the historic land.
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California Forever Denies Reports of Shady Tactics Outside Bay Area Target
03/24/2024Rumors are flying that California Forever is using dodgy tactics to gather signatures.
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California Forever, the company behind a proposed new city in Solano County, will submit a ballot measure seeking an exemption from local laws to allow development on the massive project to proceed.
The highest court in the land will soon decide how much leeway cities and counties have in offsetting new construction with fees to pay for infrastructure.
The state has hundreds of millions to spend on affordable housing. Developers say they need billions.
By land, California City is the third-largest city in the state. But the building of this city is largely a cautionary tale for other would-be planned cities.
