Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit Thursday, alleging Costa Mesa still hasn’t filed a “compliant” housing plan – but some city elected officials say the lawsuit is unnecessary and they’re working to get a plan approved.
Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit Thursday, alleging Costa Mesa still hasn’t filed a “compliant” housing plan – but some city elected officials say the lawsuit is unnecessary and they’re working to get a plan approved.

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