economic development

Fist Full of Dollars for Cities: A Free Funding Webinar

03/08/2022 - 5:43 AM By Brittany M.

Join California City News, Kosmont Companies CEO Larry J. Kosmont, and California Consulting CEO Steve Samuelian to learn about the new world of economic development and the grants available to cities.

tax and revenue

economic development

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Opportunity Zone Selection Influenced by Politics, Study Finds

03/01/2022 - 6:28 AM By Brittany M.

Governors are more likely to selected a tract when its representative is a member of his or her political party.

opportunity zones

economic development

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F-35 Generating Jobs for San Diego County

02/22/2022 - 5:51 PM By Brittany M.

Recent discussions in DC have suggested potential cuts to the program. That would hit local California suppliers, and in turn City residents and City revenues.

economic development

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Small Businesses Line Up for Whittier's New Relief Fund

01/04/2021 - 4:07 PM By Brittany M.

The City of Whittier has partnered with the Whittier Uptown Association and the Whittier Area Chamber of Commerce’s Business & Economic Recovery Taskforce to create a relief fund for struggling businesses.

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Paper: How Local Governments Can Help Their Communities Recover from Economic Uncertainty

07/14/2020 - 8:20 AM By Brittany M.

Zoning changes, permit reform, tax incentives and more.

local government

economic development

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Survey: Over Half of Cities Plan to Cut Services

04/23/2020 - 9:11 AM By Brittany M.

For local governments, the economic situation grows more dire by the day.

public service cuts

economic development

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These Areas Are Expected to See the Biggest Job Losses

03/25/2020 - 7:59 PM By Brittany M.

Americans are grappling with two intense fears—one physical (their health) and the other economic.

economic development

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Oakley Breaks Ground on New Logistics Center

02/13/2020 - 9:54 AM By Brittany M.

The project will create thousands of new jobs and large revenue.

economic development

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What Cities Should Know About Opportunity Zones

11/19/2019 - 4:00 AM By Brittany M.

In 2017, the United States Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the most consequential piece of tax legislation in 30 years.

opportunity zones

economic development

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Ban on Corporate Tax-Sharing Deals Heads to Governor

09/10/2019 - 7:43 AM By Brittany M.

https://news.bloombergtax.com/daily-tax-report-state/california-passes-bill-to-disclose-corporate-tax-givewaysSB 531 prohibits future revenue-sharing deals with companies like Amazon and Ulta, which have been used by municipalities to woo corporations to their regions.

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Campaigns & Elections

L.A. City Council Candidate Who Stabbed Boy in 2016 Will Not Exit Race

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

2026 is shaping up to be a year of city council candidates with problematic pasts.You may recall…

Bass vs. Raman: The Latest Shakeups in L.A.’s Mayoral Race

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Former Los Angeles Unified Superintendent Austin Beutner exited the L.A. Mayor’s race last Thursday…

Matt Mahan Enters California Governor’s Race

Thursday, January 29, 2026

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has officially entered the crowded race for California Governor. …

Poway Voters Could Recall Controversial Councilman

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Tuesday, November 4, marks California’s Special Election Day. Voters statewide will weigh in on…

Fairfax Recall Highlights California’s Housing Tensions

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Local officials across California are increasingly caught between state housing mandates and…

Comings & Goings

Pinole hires Garrett Evans as Interim City Manager

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Six months after his retirement as city manager of Pittsburg, Garrett Evans has landed a new…

Embattled Head of Solano County Homeless Services Agency Resigns

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Community Action Partnership of Solano Joint Powers Authority (CAP Solano JPA), which coordinates…

After Months in Interim Role, Salvador Mendez Lands Palmdale’s Top Administrative Job

Thursday, March 5, 2026

The Palmdale City Council approved an employment agreement with Salvador Mendez on Tuesday, making…

Fullerton Appoints Permanent City Manager

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Eddie Manfro has assumed the City Manager’s position in Fullerton, California. He was appointed by…

Sacramento Army Reservist Among Six Soldiers Killed in Middle East

Thursday, March 5, 2026

A U.S. Army reservist from Sacramento, California has been identified as one of the six soldiers…