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SD Union Tribune Editorial: Court says California charter cities must honor state housing laws. Be thankful for this, too.

November 29, 2019 – The editorial board of the San Diego Union Tribune affirms its support for the decision by the Sixth Appellate Court to uphold the Surplus Land Act in Anderson v. San Jose. The piece mentions Public Advocates.

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