South Pasadena City Manager Resigns
South Pasadena City Manager Arminé Chaparyan has stepped down, effective July 2.
2026 is shaping up to be a year of city council candidates with problematic pasts.You may recall…
Newark Councilman Resigns, Citing Housing Costs
Newark City Councilmember Mike Bucci is joining a long list of residents who have been priced out of the Bay Area.
Love Triangle Leads to Fresno Police Chief's Resignation
Fresno Police Chief Paco Balderrama resigned on Tuesday amid allegations that he’d had an extramarital affair with a police officer’s wife.
Elk Grove Hires New Development Services Director
Elk Grove City Manager Christopher Jason Behrmann announced Thursday that Christopher Jordan, Director of Strategic Planning, is being promoted to Development Services Director.
Murrieta City Manager Kim Summers to Retire
Murrieta City Manager Kim Summers will retire on Jan. 10, concluding a 25-year career in public administration.
Seaside Fires Its City Manager
The Seaside City Council terminated its contract with City
Fortuna City Manager Takes Job in Arcata
Fortuna City Manager Merritt Perry is headed to another Humboldt County city. Perry is taking the same job in Arcata on August 19th, succeeding longtime City Manager Karen Diemer.
Mission Viejo Selects Next City Manager
Mission Viejo has tapped a longtime employee to succeed retiring City Manager Dennis Wilberg.
Vice Chair of Cal City Planning Commission Resigns
Another California City official has abruptly resigned, continuing a steady trend of departures and dysfunction in the Kern County city.
Simi Valley Selects Next City Manager
Simi Valley Assistant City Manager Samantha Argabrite has been chosen to succeed City Manager Brian Gabler when he retires on June 30.