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Two California Cities Make Realtor.com’s List of Hottest Zip Codes

Thu, 09/07/2023 - 08:07 By Brittany Maldonado
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Realtor.com has published its annual list of the nation's Hottest Zip Codes.

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EPA Moves to Regulate ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water

Mon, 03/27/2023 - 17:44 By Brittany M.

The new rules would require public water utilities to test for the existence of these chemicals and ensure they’re kept at minimal levels. 

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WalletHub Ranks California’s Best-Run Cities

Thu, 06/23/2022 - 04:44 By Brittany M.

The rankings were based on cities' financial stability, education, health, safety, the economy, and infrastructure/pollution.

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Huntington Beach
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Fremont
Bakersfield
San Diego
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Bakersfield Hires Second Assistant City Manager

Thu, 06/02/2022 - 06:18 By Brittany M.

Andrews holds a master’s in public administration and a doctorate in organizational leadership and is one of 1,300 managers with a credential from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA).

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Newsom's “CARE Courts” Would Compel Treatment for the Mentally Ill

Tue, 03/08/2022 - 04:28 By Brittany M.
Every county would be required to participate in the CARE Court system. 
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The 10 Largest Cities With No Pot Dispensaries

Thu, 12/09/2021 - 05:14 By Brittany M.
Today, only 174 out of 482 California cities allow marijuana businesses. Even fewer allow actual dispensaries where marijuana is sold on site.
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Santa Clarita
Huntington Beach
Oxnard
Fontana
Glendale
Fresno
Anaheim
Irvine
Fremont
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Kern Wrestles With Its Soaring Homicide Rate

Thu, 12/09/2021 - 05:11 By Brittany M.
Warring prison gangs are tearing parts of the Central Valley apart.
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US News & World Report Ranks Best Cities to Live in 2021-2022

Thu, 07/15/2021 - 07:51 By Brittany M.
Fourteen California cities made the list. 
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Santa Barbara
Santa Rosa
Los Angeles
Vallejo & Fairfield
Fresno
Salinas
Modesto
Stockton
Bakersfield
Visalia
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Nine Out of Ten Metros With the Fastest Virus Growth Are Right Here in California

Tue, 08/25/2020 - 05:39 By Brittany M.
Nationally, coronavirus cases are trending downward. But the Central Valley is still going in the wrong direction.
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Disney’s Bob Iger Will Donate to School PTA After “Lion King” Snafu

Tue, 02/11/2020 - 06:52 By Brittany M.
A licensing agency came after a school's PTA on behalf of Disney. Now, Disney is the one apologizing. 
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Campaigns & Elections

Santa Ana Considers Allowing Noncitizens to Vote
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Undocumented immigrants could be able to vote in Santa Ana municipal elections under a policy being…
Rancho Cordova to Adopt New Map for District Elections
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
The Rancho Cordova City Council will take a major step next week toward finalizing a district-based…
Oakland Sees Another Election Mix-Up Involving Candidates for School Board
Thursday, August 24, 2023
A city error that almost disqualified the only two candidates from Oakland Unified’s District 5…
Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln Running for Congress
Thursday, July 20, 2023
In 2020, Stockton experienced a huge political upset when the Republican pastor of a local church,…
Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer Launches Bid to Unseat Terra Lawson-Remer
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer has announced his candidacy for the county’s Third District…

Comings & Goings

Merced Hires New City Manager
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Merced has selected a City Hall insider to serve as its next city manager. Scott McBride will take…
Santa Monica City Clerk to Retire
Monday, September 25, 2023
Santa Monica City Clerk Denise Anderson-Warren will retire at the end of the year, concluding 29…
Santa Barbara County Sees More City Manager Retirements
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
At least two administrators from the Santa Barbara County area will vacate their positions this…
Laguna Beach Hires Interim City Manager
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Retired Irvine city manager Sean Joyce will take over as the interim city manager of Laguna Beach…
Manteca Hires New Director of Finance
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
The City of Manteca has hired a new finance director. Shay Narayan, who currently serves as budget…
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