Some Local Governments Are Suspending Public Records Requests in Response to Coronavirus
Thu, 04/2/2020
They do so at great legal risk.
A group of Orange County mayors are calling on G
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Lynwood Councilwoman Faces Scrutiny Over Ties to Marijuana Industry
Mon, 04/29/2019
An L.A.Times report reveals Aide Castro was profiting from the pot industry while pushing for commercial cannabis on the dais.
Kings Games and Black Panther Tix: Soda Inc. Spends Big to Influence Lawmakers
Wed, 04/24/2019
When it comes to discouraging lawmakers from raising taxes on sugary drinks, Big Soda sure know how to sweeten the pot.
Bill Introduced Giving FPPC Enforcement Power over Government Entities
Tue, 04/16/2019
A new assembly bill aims to give the FPPC enforcement authority over local agencies and public officials. Will this change the way ballot measure campaigns are conducted?
L.A.’s Ethics Commission Has Changed Its Tune on Developer Donations
Thu, 02/28/2019
A corruption probe involving more than a dozen city officials will do that, I guess.
Inglewood’s Decision to Destroy Scores of Police Records Rattles Civil Rights Advocates
Wed, 01/2/2019
The decision came just weeks before a new law would have required making them available to the public.
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Rev & Tax
Wednesday, September 9, 2020 - 12:49
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) made millions of dollars available in grants to respond to the increasing homeless problem.
Legal
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 - 08:49
The City of Walnut Creek has settled a lawsuit with the family of a Black man who was slain by police in 2019. The family of 23-year-old Miles Hall will receive $4 million.
Special Reports
Tuesday, September 8, 2020 - 04:40
The coronavirus pandemic has breathed new life into the debate over “strong mayors.” San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo and Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg have recently pushed for strong mayor charter