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Moreno Valley Appoints New Council Member Despite City Attorney’s Warning

10/21/2021 - 9:14 AM By Brittany M.

The city attorney warned an appointment would probably constitute a Brown Act violation. With its mayor absent, the council went ahead and appointed LaDonna Jempson anyway.

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Laguna Beach City Councilman Censured

08/12/2021 - 8:03 AM By Brittany M.

The Laguna Beach City Council voted to censure one of its members, George Weiss, on Tuesday. The vote was 3-2, with Toni Iseman and Weiss himself voting against the resolution.

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Simi Valley Will Re-Do Its Vote on SB 54. Here’s Why.

05/30/2018 - 6:00 PM By Brittany M.

Transparency.

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Arcadia Resident Threatens Lawsuit against City, Alleges Abuse of Open Meetings Laws

05/21/2015 - 8:51 AM By Anthony York

An Arcadia resident is threatening to file a complaint with the local District Attorney or file a lawsuit against the city for violating state open meeting laws.

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Groundbreaking reporter Michael Harris, whose work led to open-meetings laws, dies at 92

10/09/2014 - 10:38 AM By Anthony York

Michael Harris, a reporter turned councilman whose investigative journalism catalyzed the creation of California’s open records laws, has died. He was 92.

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Comings & Goings

Pinole hires Garrett Evans as Interim City Manager

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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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