​On April 15, 2025, the Oxnard City Council unanimously approved the Teal Club Specific Plan, a transformative development poised to reshape the city's western edge. Situated on approximately 174 acres of former farmland near Ventura Road and Teal Club Road, this ambitious project will introduce 990 residential units, aiming to address the region's pressing housing needs.

Santa Barbara County is at the crossroads of state housing mandates and local planning control, and the latest flashpoint is the Richards Ranch project in Orcutt. On April 8, the Board of Supervisors unanimously overturned a previous staff ruling, marking a pivotal moment for the controversial mixed-use development, and reaffirming California’s powerful Builder’s Remedy provision. Here's a breakdown of what the decision means and why it matters.