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Alameda Leaders Put a Stop to Cloud Brightening Project

06/06/2024 - 9:18 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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The Alameda City Council voted Wednesday to block an experimental geoengineering project aimed at mitigating the impacts of global warming.

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‘Cloud Brightening’ Divides a California City

05/28/2024 - 8:39 AM By Brittany M.
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Scientists have developed a bright idea to mitigate the impacts of global warming.

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Cities Vie for New Recruits Amid Policing Shortage

09/12/2023 - 4:18 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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California cities have been grappling with a shortage of police officers for years now. To boost recruits, some cities are offering higher pay and attractive bonuses.

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Granicus Announces Finalists for Digital Government Awards

08/31/2023 - 8:36 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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Leading government software provider Granicus has released a list of finalists for its 13th annual Digital Government Awards.

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Jennifer Ott to Serve as Alameda City Manager

11/29/2022 - 12:47 PM By Brittany M.

Alameda has named local government veteran Jennifer Ott as its next city manager. Ott’s appointment will be approved at the City Council’s Dec. 6 meeting.

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Californians Helped the State Avoid Blackouts Tuesday. Why Did Some Bay Cities Cut the Power?

09/08/2022 - 3:04 AM By Brittany M.

“There was apparently some level of confusion between their dispatchers and our dispatchers,” said Elliot Mainzer, chief executive of the ISO. 

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California Hate Crimes Surge to Highest Level Since 9/11

06/30/2022 - 6:44 AM By Brittany M.

Hate crimes increased for the third consecutive year in California in 2021.

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Why some counties are exempt from the state's mask mandate

12/21/2021 - 6:08 AM By Brittany M.

The state announced exemptions to its new indoor mask mandate last week that will allow people in some Bay Area counties to ditch face coverings in certain spaces.

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County Supervisor Struck and Killed by Motorist in Alameda

11/04/2021 - 9:33 AM By Brittany M.
City and county leaders have offered their condolences after the tragic death of Supervisor Wilma Chan.
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Bay Area health officials call for full school reopenings

06/08/2021 - 6:06 AM By Brittany M.

Ten local health officers from the San Francisco Bay Area released a recent statement endorsing the full reopening of schools this fall.

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Comings & Goings

Pinole hires Garrett Evans as Interim City Manager
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Six months after his retirement as city manager of Pittsburg, Garrett Evans has landed a new…
Embattled Head of Solano County Homeless Services Agency Resigns
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After Months in Interim Role, Salvador Mendez Lands Palmdale’s Top Administrative Job
Thursday, March 5, 2026
The Palmdale City Council approved an employment agreement with Salvador Mendez on Tuesday, making…
Fullerton Appoints Permanent City Manager
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Eddie Manfro has assumed the City Manager’s position in Fullerton, California. He was appointed by…
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Thursday, March 5, 2026
A U.S. Army reservist from Sacramento, California has been identified as one of the six soldiers…

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