San Francisco's Housing Deadline Crisis Sparks Regulatory Standoff

San Francisco has missed a deadline for passing legislation to expedite housing approvals, prompting a standoff with state housing officials. The state is giving the city another 30 days to get the bill on track before potentially revoking its permitting authority or withholding state funds. The bill in question, Mayor London Breed's Constraints Reduction Ordinance, has been repeatedly stalled in committee due to unnecessary amendments. The city is now at risk of falling out of compliance with state law, and community groups are rallying against the legislation. The state housing department is not budging on the deadlines.