Balancing Privacy and Public Safety is Tough Business But Local Governments Are Doing It
Steps are being taken to ensure transparency and accountability in the era of big policing tech.
Is Adelanto Councilman’s Arrest Part of a Larger Problem?
There's little sunlight in this sun-soaked desert city.
Conflict of Interest Questions Surround Palo Verde Farmers
“The problem with the Palo Verde Irrigation District is its very structure. It is a public entity controlled by the same business interests that the entity regulates,” says open government advocate Peter Scheer.
Anaheim City Council Divided Over New Transparency Rules
A set of new rules governing Anaheim’s interaction with lobbyists moved one step closer to fruition last week, but not with consensus from the city council.
Millions in “Behested Payments” Funnelled To Politicans’ Pet Projects
Find out who got the most.
‘Broke-Ass Stuart’ Fined by San Francisco Ethics Commission
Some headlines just write themselves.
These California Cities Have the Highest Paid Council Members
The average salary for a Los Angeles City councilmember is $165,211 per year, according to data provided by the California State Controller’s Office.
A $20 Raffle Prize Just Cost This Councilwoman $1,495
Modesto Councilwoman Jenny Kenoyer is out $1,495 for a free plane ride a friend gave her after winning a $20 raffle.
Is the ‘Good Life’ Masking Government Dysfunction and Corruption in Commerce?
Life is good in Commerce, so why rock the boat?