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How One Cannabis Company Plans to Bring Dispensaries to LA’s Beach Cities

01/03/2022 - 2:08 PM By Brittany M.

Cannabis dispensaries could come to El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Redondo Beach thanks to the local initiative process.

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The 10 Largest Cities With No Pot Dispensaries

12/09/2021 - 5:14 AM By Brittany M.

Today, only 174 out of 482 California cities allow marijuana businesses. Even fewer allow actual dispensaries where marijuana is sold on site.

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More Cities and Counties Embrace Legal Pot

08/17/2021 - 8:23 AM By Brittany M.

Over 30 jurisdictions in California embraced commercial marijuana during the November 2020 election.

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The Best Places to Live in 2021

03/25/2021 - 4:03 AM By Brittany M.

Can you guess which California cities made the list?

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Local Govs Could Soon Pass the Complexities of Cannabis Licensing On to the State

02/23/2021 - 5:31 AM By Brittany M.

Cities and counties that wish to legalize commercial cannabis but don’t have the bureaucratic resources to do so would get help from the state under legislation introduced by Sen. Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley).

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Palmdale, Los Angeles Top ‘Dirtiest Cities’ List

02/10/2021 - 12:38 PM By Brittany M.

Eight out of the 20 “dirtiest” cities in the US are right here in the Golden State, according to new rankings from lawn care professionals, LawnStarter.

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A City Leader’s Guide to the Biden Agenda

01/21/2021 - 7:36 AM By Brittany M.

City Monitor has been keeping tabs on all the proposals put forth by the new president. Now, it has released a guide for city leaders.

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Who Cares? People in These Cities, That’s Who.

01/18/2021 - 1:42 PM By Brittany M.

A list of the most charitable cities.

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America's Most Cat-Friendly Cities

12/15/2020 - 8:38 AM By Brittany M.

Stop what you're doing and read this right meow.

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Judge Dismisses Local Governments’ Pot Delivery Challenge

11/24/2020 - 6:40 AM By Brittany M.

But it wasn't a total loss for the plaintiffs.

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Campaigns & Elections

L.A. City Council Candidate Who Stabbed Boy in 2016 Will Not Exit Race

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

2026 is shaping up to be a year of city council candidates with problematic pasts.You may recall…

Bass vs. Raman: The Latest Shakeups in L.A.’s Mayoral Race

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

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Matt Mahan Enters California Governor’s Race

Thursday, January 29, 2026

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Poway Voters Could Recall Controversial Councilman

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Tuesday, November 4, marks California’s Special Election Day. Voters statewide will weigh in on…

Fairfax Recall Highlights California’s Housing Tensions

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Local officials across California are increasingly caught between state housing mandates and…

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

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Community Action Partnership of Solano Joint Powers Authority (CAP Solano JPA), which coordinates…

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

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Eddie Manfro has assumed the City Manager’s position in Fullerton, California. He was appointed by…

Sacramento Army Reservist Among Six Soldiers Killed in Middle East

Thursday, March 5, 2026

A U.S. Army reservist from Sacramento, California has been identified as one of the six soldiers…