2026 is shaping up to be a year of city council candidates with problematic pasts.You may recall…
What Singapore Can Teach Us About Urban Heat
The world is getting hotter. Last year, a record-breaking heat wave caused 61,000 deaths in Europe.
A Shadowy Group of Billionaires Plans to Build a City Near Travis Air Force Base. Officials Call It a Potential Security Threat.
A number of residents in Solano County awoke to strange text messages this month, asking for t
La Jolla Wants to Become Its Own City
The community of La Jolla could become San Diego County’s newest incorporated city.
Cities Used Federal COVID Relief to Fund Police, Records Show
The money was supposed to fund testing sites, housing initiatives, healthcare workers’ salaries, and aid struggling businesses. But much of it was used to expand police departments.
Local Governments Are Leading the Charge on Cannabis Tax Reform
At least a dozen localities have altered their tax rates and/or called for statewide reform.
It's Time to Talk About California's Rat Problem
The state's rat population exploded during the pandemic. One group is raising awareness.
2022’s Best and Worst College Towns
Find out which California cities offer the most for local students — and which ones don’t.
