Alaska Mayor to Give Homeless People One-Way Tickets to California Cities
The mayor of Alaska’s largest city is considering a policy that would provide homeless individuals with one-way plane tickets to places like Los Angeles or San Diego.
Proposed $75,000 Raise for Oakland Mayor is Dead on Arrival
Thao said she would reject any raise beyond what is legally required by the city charter. So she ended up with $13,000 more per year instead.
Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln Running for Congress
Lincoln won a stunning upset against Mayor Michael Tubbs in 2020. Now he'll try to translate that success into a congressional win.
Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer Launches Bid to Unseat Terra Lawson-Remer
Brittany M.
07/18/2023 - 4:22 AM
Although the board of supervisors in a nonpartisan body, supervisors' ideological makeup heavily influences the direction of county policy. Faulconer is a Republican, while Lawson-Remer is a Democrat.
Oakland Mayor Slams MLB Commissioner’s Comments on A’s
It’s almost official. With a major legislative hurdle cleared in Nevada last week, the Oakland A’s are moving to Las Vegas.
Former Paramount Mayor Tom Hansen Dies at 77
Former Paramount Mayor Tom Hansen has died, the city announced last week. Hansen passed away on May 31 at the age of 77.
San Jose Mayor Meets With Concerned Students to Discuss Homeless Encampments Near School
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan met Tuesday with students from KIPP San Jose Collegiate to hear their concerns about a homeless encampment next to the school.
Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg Won’t Seek Re-election
Assemblyman Kevin McCarty has announced his candidacy for mayor.
High Drama as Tracy Mayor Accuses Council Members of Racist “Coup”
The Tracy City Council voted Tuesday to remove the supermajority vote requirement for firing the city manager. If the ordinance passes a second vote, Tracy’s Black city manager will likely be terminated.
A Former Mayor’s Tragic Spiral Into Homelessness and Death
Craig Conyer’s story is playing out again and again, thousands of times across American cities.