2017 was a special year for all of us here at City News. We celebrated our 10th anniversary with a growing list of loyal readers, many who have been with us since the days of microwaved leftovers and Knight Rider reruns.
Oh, how far we’ve come.
The year was marked by some major news stories too: important court decisions affecting everything from government transparency to pensions; key comings and goings; experts sounding the public retirement alarm; and a scandal or two for good measure.
From Day 1, we’ve been covering it all for you.
Without further ado, here are the top 10 stories that caught your attention this year:
1. This Couple Purchased an Entire San Francisco Street for Peanuts and Now the Residents Are Furious
2. California Supreme Court: Officials’ Private Account Emails Are Public Records
4. On the Record: City Managers Fear Pension Tsunami
5. Santa Ana City Manager Placed on Administrative Leave
6. BART janitor who made $270,000 Caught Spending Hours in a Closet
7. California Rule Takes Another Hit in the Courts
8. Nearing the End of His Term, Gov. Brown Takes a Stand on Pensions