Manteca has hired Toby Wells as its next city manager. Wells will take over Sept. 16, becoming the sixth person to manage the city in as many years.
Foster City’s top administrator Peter Pirnejad was terminated during a closed session of the city council last week after less than one year on the job.
Pleasanton City Manager Nelson Fialho announced his retirement Tuesday after 17 years on the job and an incredible three decades in public service. Fialho will depart after Thanksgiving.
Vallejo Interim City Manager Anne Cardwell has announced she’s leaving the city less than two months into her appointment.
Santa Barbara Interim Community Development Director Rebecca Bjork has been promoted to another interim role.
Governor Gavin Newsom handily defeated an attempt to boot him from office Tuesday. As of Wednesday evening, tallies from the Secretary of State’s Office showed 63.8% of voters opposing the recall.
The City of San Mateo has lost a legal fight concerning a four-story condominium development project that it said violated the city’s multifamily design guidelines.
Jeannette Vagnozzi, who served as city manager of Upland for less than seven months in 2018-2019, has filed a lawsuit against the city claiming wrongful termination, discrimination, and harassment,
Visalia City Manager Randy Groom will be retiring in September after nearly 40 years in the public sector.