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Texas Court Strikes Down Law That Stripped Local Control

Thu, 08/31/2023 - 09:05 By Brittany Maldonado
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A Texas law that prohibits cities and counties from passing a host of local regulations was

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A Shadowy Group of Billionaires Plans to Build a City Near Travis Air Force Base. Officials Call It a Potential Security Threat.

Thu, 08/31/2023 - 08:40 By Brittany Maldonado
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A number of residents in Solano County awoke to strange text messages this month, asking for t

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La Jolla Wants to Become Its Own City

Thu, 04/27/2023 - 04:28 By Brittany M.

The community of La Jolla could become San Diego County’s newest incorporated city.

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Governor Resumes $1 Billion in Homeless Funding for Cities and Counties

Thu, 12/08/2022 - 09:50 By Brittany M.

Was it all for show?

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Cities Used Federal COVID Relief to Fund Police, Records Show

Tue, 04/12/2022 - 06:29 By Brittany M.
The money was supposed to fund testing sites, housing initiatives, healthcare workers’ salaries, and aid struggling businesses. But much of it was used to expand police departments.
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Local Governments Are Leading the Charge on Cannabis Tax Reform

Thu, 03/10/2022 - 08:15 By Brittany M.
At least a dozen localities have altered their tax rates and/or called for statewide reform.
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It's Time to Talk About California's Rat Problem

Tue, 03/08/2022 - 09:19 By Brittany M.
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The state's rat population exploded during the pandemic. One group is raising awareness.
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2022’s Best and Worst College Towns

Thu, 01/06/2022 - 07:28 By Brittany M.
Find out which California cities offer the most for local students — and which ones don’t.
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How One Cannabis Company Plans to Bring Dispensaries to LA’s Beach Cities

Mon, 01/03/2022 - 14:08 By Brittany M.
Cannabis dispensaries could come to El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Redondo Beach thanks to the local initiative process.
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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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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

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…
City Manager Shohreh Dupuis Parts Ways With Laguna Beach
Monday, August 28, 2023
The City of Laguna Beach has announced a “mutually-agreed upon” separation with Shohreh Dupuis, who…
Benicia Taps Next City Manager
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Benicia’s city council has promoted its interim city manager to the permanent role.  Mario…
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