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Your Guide to the 1,000+ Local Elections in California

11/03/2020 - 10:19 AM By Brittany M.

Because of election consolidations and newly districted cities, this is the largest single local government election in State history -- and a lot is at stake. 

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Remote Work Could Transform American Cities

10/01/2020 - 4:40 AM By Brittany M.
The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred a remote work revolution.
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Video: Libby Schaaf and Kevin Faulconer Talk Pandemic, Recession, and Prop 15

09/29/2020 - 5:52 AM By Brittany M.
The mayors of San Diego and Oakland joined Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) president/CEO Mark Baldassare last week to discuss the challenges local governments face as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The best and worst California cities for retirees

09/22/2020 - 9:02 AM By Brittany M.
Los Gatos is #1!
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Joe Mathews: Larger City Councils, Not Strong Mayors, Are the Key to Empowering Cities

09/08/2020 - 4:40 AM By Brittany M.
The coronavirus pandemic has breathed new life into the debate over “strong mayors.”
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USC Study Shows Unlicensed Cannabis Still Flourishing, Especially in Black and Latino Neighborhoods

09/01/2020 - 9:42 AM By Brittany M.
Incorporated cities also have less illegal shops than unincorporated communities.
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Nine Out of Ten Metros With the Fastest Virus Growth Are Right Here in California

08/25/2020 - 5:39 AM By Brittany M.
Nationally, coronavirus cases are trending downward. But the Central Valley is still going in the wrong direction.
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Some Cities Turn to Private Contractors to Enforce Face Covering Rules

08/13/2020 - 9:44 AM By Brittany M.

South Bay cities are cracking down on mask avoiders — and they’re using private contracting firms to do it.

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Trial Begins in Santa Cruz County et al v. Bureau of Cannabis Control et al

08/13/2020 - 9:16 AM By Brittany M.
Some cities may not having standing to sue, the judge said.
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U.S. Conference of Mayors Urges Direct Relief to American Cities

07/28/2020 - 5:20 AM By Brittany M.

The U.S. Conference of Mayors is urging Congress to provide direct relief to American cities to stem even greater job losses and major cuts to public services.

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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
Former Los Angeles Unified Superintendent Austin Beutner exited the L.A. Mayor’s race last Thursday…
Matt Mahan Enters California Governor’s Race
Thursday, January 29, 2026
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has officially entered the crowded race for California Governor. …
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…

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