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##  [ CD 13 Tenants Need Help. The Council Office Thinks It’s Not Their Problem. ](https://mail.citywatchla.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=26649:cd-13-tenants-need-help-the-council-office-thinks-it-s-not-their-problem&catid=327)

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## [Huntington Beach Lawsuit Opposes California’s Up-Zoning Laws](https://mail.citywatchla.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=26627:huntington-beach-lawsuit-opposes-california-s-up-zoning-laws&catid=327)

PLANNING WATCH - In response to a lawsuit from the State of California to force Huntington Beach to comply with California Senate Bill 9 and ADU laws to increase its zoning capacity, Huntington Beach has counter-sued the State. If succes…

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Written by Tim Campbell on March 09 2023.

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