Meet the Next City Manager of Palm Springs
Palm Springs is expected to ink a contract with a new city manager on Feb. 11.
2026 is shaping up to be a year of city council candidates with problematic pasts.You may recall…
Denton, Texas City Manager Named Chief Administrator of Palm Desert
The City of Palm Desert has selected a successor for retiring City Manager Lauri Aylaian.
Benicia Police Chief Gets the Permanent City Manager’s Job
Benicia is looking for a new police chief. The city’s current top cop, Erik Upson, was appointed city manager last week in a 5-0 vote by the City Council.
Fullerton Parts Ways With Parks and Rec Director
Fullerton's city manager said there was no single cause for the termination and that it was not the result of any wrongdoing.
Lake Elsinore Taps New City Manager
Assistant City Manager Jason Simpson is getting a promotion.
Carolina Camarena Appointed Communications Director for San Jose City Manager’s Office
San Jose City Manager David Sykes has hired Carolina Camarena as the next Director of Communications for the City Manager’s Office.
Santa Monica’s Interim City Manager to Depart This Spring
Lane Dilg has been managing Santa Monica's affairs since the departure of Rick Cole.
Eastvale’s Jocelyn Yow Becomes Youngest Female Mayor of Color in State History
At 25, Yow is also the mother of an infant.
Modesto Councilman Mani Grewal to Join Stanislaus Board of Supervisors
Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed outgoing Modesto City Councilman Mani Grewal to a vacant seat on the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors. Grewal was appointed to District 4 last week.
Merced Hires Stephanie Dietz as City Manager
The Merced City Council has promoted Interim City Manager Stephanie Dietz to the permanent top administrator's position.