Sacramento D.A. Sues City Over Homeless Encampments
Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho has filed a lawsuit against the City of Sacramento over its handling of homelessness.
L.A. May Sue Texas’ Governor
The Los Angeles City Council has directed City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto to investigate whether Texas Gov.
U.S. Supreme Court May Finally Weigh in on Martin v. Boise
A Ninth Circuit ruling that banned many cities from enforcing anti-camping laws could finally be taken up by the U.S.
Ex-Anaheim Mayor Will Plead Guilty to Public Corruption Charges
Former Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu has agreed to a guilty plea in the corruption scheme involving the now defunct Angel Stadium land deal.
Burke Public Law Update: Court Rules Commercial Cannabis Businesses Are Similar To Current Land Uses And Covered By City’s General Plan EIR
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).
Fresno County has sued two Fresno city council members for allegedly violating a 2020 campaign finance law prohibiting contributions over $30,000.
Ex-Milpitas Manager Files Claim Against City
A former Milpitas city manager has filed a claim for damages against the city, three months after council members declined to renew his contract.
Another councilmember was hit with public corruption charges Tuesday in the city where ethics too often go to die.