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Newport Beach seeks to block housing ballot measure
Filed: Aug 05, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
Summary: Newport Beach asks a judge to stop a ballot initiative that would limit housing; a ruling is needed before the November election.
WHO: Newport Beach officials; a judge; Orange County registrar
WHAT: A request to block a ballot initiative aimed at limiting housing from qualifying for the November ballot
WHEN: Aug 05, 2026 at 8:58 AM ET
WHERE: Los Angeles, CA
WHY: The initiative must be ruled on within the next month to qualify for the November election ballot
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