David vs. Goliath: How One Mayor is Fighting an Oil Corp’s Outsized Influence in His City
In 2020, Young was elected mayor with overwhelming support. Now he’s fighting back with a plan to blunt Valero’s influence in the city.
Campaigns & Elections
Thursday, November 16, 2023
The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors has approved a March 2024 ballot initiative that would…
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
A recall effort against Santa Ana City Councilmember Jessie Lopez will move forward following a…
Thursday, October 26, 2023
The March 5 primary election is just around the corner and the candidates for the Los Angeles City…
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Embattled Los Angeles City Councilmember Kevin de León has raised $117,285 for his re-election…
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have required cities and counties with more than 300…
Comings & Goings
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Live Oak Public Works Director Ronald Walker has been chosen as the next city manager of Colfax in…
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Oakland has appointed Dr. Holly Joshi to lead the city’s Department of Violence Prevention (DVP).…
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Turnover-plagued Huntington Beach has lost another executive. City Manager Al Zelinka announced his…
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Adam McGill, the top administrator for Novato in Marin County, has announced his resignation.…
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Former South Lake Tahoe housing manager Zachary Thomas has been promoted as the city’s director of…