Ex-LA Councilman Jose Huizar Pleads Guilty to Corruption
After years of denial, former Los Angeles City Councilman Jose Huizar has confessed to extorting at least $1.5 million in bribes from real estate developers while he was in office.
After years of denial, former Los Angeles City Councilman Jose Huizar has confessed to extorting at least $1.5 million in bribes from real estate developers while he was in office.
A new UC Berkeley report shows SB 9 has failed to spur multi-family housing construction across the state. Frustrated with the slow pace of building, housing advocates could pursue additional legislation that wrestles more local control away from cities.
Local governments across the country are struggling to provide adequate services amid budget challenges.
The Huntington Beach City Council voted to alter its contract with the troubled Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) on Jan. 17.
This most recent accomplishment is another example of the commitment of city leadership to promote the quality of life for its residents.
Jeffress currently serves as Oakland’s Economic and Workforce Development Director.
The commemorative months, which are meant to celebrate diversity, are "exclusionary," the council majority claims.
The Antonio Villaraigosa Leadership Award is bestowed biannually to one mayor from a city with a large Latino population “who has exhibited an outstanding commitment to bringing diverse communities together.”