Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Every eight years, the state of California requires cities and counties to set goals for new housing development.
But almost none of those jurisdictions are on track to meet those goals by 2030, according to new reporting (kpbs.org/news/economy/2026/08/11/almost-nowhere-in-california-is-building-enough-according-to-the-state-heres-why) by CalMatters.
On KPBS Midday Edition, we talk about the trend and how San Diego compares to other municipalities across the state.
Guest:
• Ben Christopher (calmatters.org/author/ben-christopher/) , housing reporter, CalMatters
Every eight years, the state of California requires cities and counties to set goals for new housing development.
But almost none of those jurisdictions are on track to meet those goals by 2030, according to new reporting (kpbs.org/news/economy/2026/08/11/almost-nowhere-in-california-is-building-enough-according-to-the-state-heres-why) by CalMatters.
On KPBS Midday Edition, we talk about the trend and how San Diego compares to other municipalities across the state.
Guest:
• Ben Christopher (calmatters.org/author/ben-christopher/) , housing reporter, CalMatters
