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LAPD Assistant Chief Accused of Stalking

Wed, 09/20/2023 - 23:41 By Brittany Maldonado
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The Los Angeles Police Department has placed one of its highest-ranking officials on leave after he was accused of using an Apple air tag to stalk a colleague he was dating.

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Sacramento D.A. Sues City Over Homeless Encampments

Wed, 09/20/2023 - 23:22 By Brittany Maldonado
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Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho has filed a lawsuit against the City of Sacramento over its handling of homelessness.

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L.A. May Sue Texas’ Governor

Thu, 09/07/2023 - 07:52 By Brittany Maldonado
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The Los Angeles City Council has directed City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto to investigate whether Texas Gov.

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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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U.S. Supreme Court May Finally Weigh in on Martin v. Boise

Thu, 08/31/2023 - 09:01 By Brittany Maldonado
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A Ninth Circuit ruling that banned many cities from enforcing anti-camping laws could finally be taken up by the U.S.

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Mark Ridley-Thomas Sentenced to Three and a Half Years in Prison

Mon, 08/28/2023 - 16:57 By Brittany Maldonado
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He was one of the most powerful politicians in Los Angeles. Now he's headed to federal prison for the next three and a half years.
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Ten East Bay Officers Indicted in Federal Probe

Tue, 08/22/2023 - 09:19 By Brittany M.
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The allegations are frightening and appalling.

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Ex-Anaheim Mayor Will Plead Guilty to Public Corruption Charges

Thu, 08/17/2023 - 10:18 By Brittany M.

Former Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu has agreed to a guilty plea in the corruption scheme involving the now defunct Angel Stadium land deal.

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Burke Public Law Update: Court Rules Commercial Cannabis Businesses Are Similar To Current Land Uses And Covered By City’s General Plan EIR

Fri, 07/28/2023 - 11:23 By Brittany M.

In Lucas v. City of Pomona, the Court of Appeal, Second District, recently held that proposed land uses relating to commercial cannabis businesses are similar to existing and defined land uses within a zoning ordinance district and do not require additional environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

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Former La Habra Police Chief Convicted for His Role in the Jan. 6 Insurrection

Tue, 07/18/2023 - 04:49 By Brittany M.

A former La Habra, California police chief was convicted Thursday in connection with the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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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
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Retired Irvine city manager Sean Joyce will take over as the interim city manager of Laguna Beach…
Manteca Hires New Director of Finance
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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
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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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