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).
City of Fresno Will Intervene in County's Lawsuit Against Council Members
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.
L.A. Councilmember Curren Price Charged With Public Corruption
Another councilmember was hit with public corruption charges Tuesday in the city where ethics too often go to die.
CA Law Enforcement Accused of Sharing License Plate Data With Anti-Abortion States
Seventy-one law enforcement agencies have been accused of improperly sharing license plate reader data with anti-abortion states, potentially threatening women’s access to health services in California. But at least one of those agencies is now fighting back, accusing civil rights groups of promoting “lawlessness.”
Burke Public Law Update: Supreme Court Clarifies Limits on Design Immunity in Failure to Warn Cases
By Burke Partner Natalie F. Price
State Sues Elk Grove Over Housing
“Our state is in a housing crisis and local governments must do their part to allow for affordable housing options for all members of our communities, regardless of their income level,” said Attorney General Rob Bonta.