2026 is shaping up to be a year of city council candidates with problematic pasts.You may recall…
County Supervisor Blasts Oakland Leaders After Another Senseless Murder
"I am tired of paying high taxes and not getting core services; like public safety. It angers me! I wish you would get angry and say you are mad as hell, and you are not going to take it anymore. Lawlessness in Oakland must stop.”
Boy Meets Council: 90’s TV Star Ben Savage Seeks Office in West Hollywood
Actor Ben Savage — who played Corey Matthews on the hit sitcom Boy Meets World from 1993 to 2000 — has announced his candidacy for the West Hollywood City Council.
A New Santa Clara Planning Commissioner Has Been Fired. Is He a Casualty of Stadium Politics?
The Santa Clara City Council has removed a new member of the Planning Commission after he was accused of living outside the city.
San Clemente Ditches Its Anti-Abortion Resolution
It’s been a challenging week for the anti-abortion movement.
Pasadena Councilman John Kennedy Dies at 61
The Pasadena community is stunned and in mourning following the death of Councilman John J. Kennedy. The city announced Thursday that he had passed after an illness.
Huntington Park City Councilman Manuel “Manny” Avila Dies at 81
Avila joined the city in 1999 as a member of the city’s Parks and Recreation Commission. He was elected to the City Council in 2017 and served as mayor from 2020 to 2021.
Fresno City Council President Charged With Attempted Extortion
The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office has charged City Council President Nelson Esparza with one felony count of attempted extortion and one count of violating the Fresno City Charter.
Report Criticizes Huntington Beach City Attorney’s Handling of Age Discrimination Claims
The Huntington Beach City Council has released the results of an independent investigation involving City Attorney Michael Gates.
Frances Marquez Censured by Cypress City Council
The Cypress City Council censured member Frances Marquez Monday night after months of infighting on the board. The vote was 4-1 vote with Marquez herself dissenting.