"Newsom and Bonta Declare Housing Wins Against Huntington Beach and Artesia"

Government leaders wasted no time in lecturing Huntington Beach and Artesia this week, as the state continues its efforts to force cities to comply with housing laws. Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta claimed a major win on Friday when a California court of appeals ruled in their favor, giving Huntington Beach just 120 days to get its housing element in order. The Orange County city has been at odds with the state for years, failing to approve plans that address its housing needs.

Newsom and Bonta have been vocal in their criticism of cities that are not doing their part in addressing California's housing crisis. In a statement, Newsom said, "We are running out of excuses. It's time for cities like Huntington Beach and Artesia to step up and do their part to provide affordable housing for their residents."

The court's ruling comes after the state filed a lawsuit against Huntington Beach in 2018 for not meeting its mandated number of affordable housing units. Despite the city's claims that it has made efforts to comply, the court ruled in favor of the state, giving Huntington Beach a strict deadline to get its housing element approved.

While the state is celebrating this victory, it is not the only city that has come under fire for not meeting its housing obligations. Newsom and Bonta have also been targeting Artesia, a small city in Los Angeles County, for its failure to approve a compliant housing element. The state has filed a lawsuit against Artesia as well, and the outcome of this case could set a precedent for other non-compliant cities in California.

As the state continues to crack down on cities that are not doing enough