Plan to build utopian city in California clears hurdle

California Forever's Utopian City Plan Advances:

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Housing Crisis Sparks Initiative:

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Regulatory Milestone Achieved:

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Potential Impact Assessment:

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Criticism and Opposition:

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Referendum on California's Future:

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