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Sacramento Bans Homeless Encampments Near Schools

Tue, 10/25/2022 - 06:52 By Brittany M.

Council Member Katie Valenzuela had signaled she would oppose the measure. She ultimately voted in favor, making the vote unanimous. 

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Op-Ed: Paramount’s “Sideshow” Law Having Strong Impact After Two Years

Thu, 10/20/2022 - 06:17 By Brittany M.

By Chris Callard, Public Information Officer, City of Paramount

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After State’s Warning, Temecula Leaders Kill Proposed Abortion Ban

Even pro-life members of the council rejected the resolution, citing legal threats from the state.

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Temecula to Consider Local Abortion Ban

Tue, 09/20/2022 - 05:20 By Brittany M.

Temecula City Councilmember Jessica Alexander is sponsoring a resolution that would ban abortions in the Riverside County city.

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Dozens of Cities and Counties Could Approve New Cannabis Markets This November

Thu, 09/15/2022 - 06:14 By Brittany M.

Cities and counties across the state will give voters the option to legalize commercial marijuana markets this November, potentially creating up to 150 new licenses.

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San Francisco Moves to Decriminalize Psychedelics

Thu, 09/15/2022 - 06:11 By Brittany M.

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved a measure that urges local police to make entheogenic plants “the lowest priority” for enforcement and requests that city resources “

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Does Lompoc Have Too Many Cannabis Shops? Some Businesses Want a Cap.

Tue, 08/23/2022 - 02:42 By Brittany M.

Lompoc leaders could enact a moratorium on new cannabis businesses in the city amid concerns that a glut in the market is resulting in too much competition.

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Brentwood Cracks Down on Illegal Pot Grows. Is Prohibition the Problem?

Tue, 07/19/2022 - 05:18 By Brittany M.

Brentwood, which prohibits commercial cannabis, has seen a rise in illegal home cannabis grows. That's not the case in Antioch where pot businesses are legal.

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New Rules Permit Cannabis Events in Eureka

Thu, 07/14/2022 - 04:43 By Brittany M.

The Eureka City Council has updated local cannabis rules in an effort to streamline permitting and enforcement while expanding the types of activities the city allows.

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Grover Beach Approves Cannabis Consumption Lounges

Thu, 06/02/2022 - 05:45 By Brittany M.

The city's four existing cannabis dispensaries can now begin planning for on-site cannabis use.

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Santa Ana Considers Allowing Noncitizens to Vote
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Undocumented immigrants could be able to vote in Santa Ana municipal elections under a policy being…
Rancho Cordova to Adopt New Map for District Elections
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
The Rancho Cordova City Council will take a major step next week toward finalizing a district-based…
Oakland Sees Another Election Mix-Up Involving Candidates for School Board
Thursday, August 24, 2023
A city error that almost disqualified the only two candidates from Oakland Unified’s District 5…
Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln Running for Congress
Thursday, July 20, 2023
In 2020, Stockton experienced a huge political upset when the Republican pastor of a local church,…
Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer Launches Bid to Unseat Terra Lawson-Remer
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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Comings & Goings

Jorge Garcia Named City Manager of Pismo Beach
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Jorge Garcia has been chosen as the next city manager of Pismo Beach. The city council is expected…
Merced Hires New City Manager
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Merced has selected a City Hall insider to serve as its next city manager. Scott McBride will take…
Santa Monica City Clerk to Retire
Monday, September 25, 2023
Santa Monica City Clerk Denise Anderson-Warren will retire at the end of the year, concluding 29…
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
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Retired Irvine city manager Sean Joyce will take over as the interim city manager of Laguna Beach…
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