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.
San Jose City Manager David Sykes has hired Carolina Camarena as the next Director of Communications for the City Manager’s Office.
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.
The Merced City Council has promoted Interim City Manager Stephanie Dietz to the permanent top administrator's position.
Dixon Police Chief Robert Thompson will head south to Orange County this winter. He’s been selected as the next chief of police for Laguna Beach.