2026 is shaping up to be a year of city council candidates with problematic pasts.You may recall…
More Cities and Counties Embrace Legal Pot
Over 30 jurisdictions in California embraced commercial marijuana during the November 2020 election.
Local Govs Could Soon Pass the Complexities of Cannabis Licensing On to the State
Cities and counties that wish to legalize commercial cannabis but don’t have the bureaucratic resources to do so would get help from the state under legislation introduced by Sen. Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley).
California Announces New Vaccine Standards
Ok, let's try this again.
Newsom’s Threats Against Counties That Flout COVID-19 Rules Ring Hollow
Counties that flouted public health orders have done so with impunity.
Judge Dismisses Local Governments’ Pot Delivery Challenge
But it wasn't a total loss for the plaintiffs.
Paper: How Local Governments Can Help Their Communities Recover from Economic Uncertainty
Zoning changes, permit reform, tax incentives and more.
The CARES Act Allocates $15.3 Billion to California. Here’s How Much Cities and Counties Are Entitled To.
The U.S. CARES Act allots $150 billion to struggling state and local governments through the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF). Those dollars are based on population size.
CalPERS Loses $69 Billion in Market Crash
Local governments and school districts will have some tough decisions to make.
Scott Wiener Introduces SB 50 2.0
One of the most contentious bills of the last session is back, albeit with some changes.