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Antioch Texting Scandal Fallout: Charges Dropped Against Suspects in Mykaella Sharlman Case

Prosecutors said Wednesday that the case couldn't proceed because it "relied heavily on the investigative work of Antioch Police Officers who are associated with racist text communications."

Brittany M. 06/13/2023 - 4:24 AM

Former Mayoral Candidate Arrested for Threatening to Burn Down Judge’s Home

07/18/2019 - 3:08 AM By Brittany M.

A man who ran unsuccessfully for Mayor of Livermore last year was sitting in a jail cell this week after allegedly threatening to burn down the home of a Contra Costa County judge.

Campaigns & Elections

This Town Could Become California's Newest City

Thursday, November 16, 2023

The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors has approved a March 2024 ballot initiative that would…

Santa Ana Recall Effort Moves Forward Despite Legal Concerns

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

A recall effort against Santa Ana City Councilmember Jessie Lopez will move forward following a…

Which LA City Council Candidate Has Raised More Than $500,000?

Thursday, October 26, 2023

The March 5 primary election is just around the corner and the candidates for the Los Angeles City…

Despite Controversy, Kevin de León’s Campaign is Awash in Cash

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Embattled Los Angeles City Councilmember Kevin de León has raised $117,285 for his re-election…

Newsom Offers a Mixed Bag for Redistricting Reform Bills

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have required cities and counties with more than 300…

Comings & Goings

Can Holly Joshi Cut Violent Crime in Oakland?

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Oakland has appointed Dr. Holly Joshi to lead the city’s Department of Violence Prevention (DVP).…

Another Huntington Beach City Manager Resigns

Thursday, November 9, 2023

Turnover-plagued Huntington Beach has lost another executive. City Manager Al Zelinka announced his…

Novato City Manager Resigns

Thursday, November 9, 2023

Adam McGill, the top administrator for Novato in Marin County, has announced his resignation.…

South Lake Tahoe's Housing Manager Gets a Promotion

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Former South Lake Tahoe housing manager Zachary Thomas has been promoted as the city’s director of…

San Diego’s Police Chief is Ready to Pass the Baton – But to Whom?

Thursday, November 2, 2023

For 50 years, San Diego police chiefs have almost always been hired from within the SDPD. But when…