California Consulting Client Spotlight: City of Vallejo
By California Consulting, Inc.
2026 is shaping up to be a year of city council candidates with problematic pasts.You may recall…
Maraskeshia Smith Named Sacramento City Manager
In a historic first, Maraskeshia Smith has been selected
Use This Map to See Which L.A. Neighborhoods Would Be Affected by SB 79
Last month, the California Legislature passed SB 79, a major upzoning bill authored by Sen. Scott Wiener (D‑San Francisco).
LAHSA Adopts Conflict‑of‑Interest Rules After Ethics Controversy
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) has adopted a formal conflict-of-interest policy to help protect against abuse, liability, and reputational harm.
Beauty Bust: Local Governments Win Settlement Over Sephora’s Handling of Hazardous Waste
There’s nothing beautiful about toxic waste.
From Palo Alto to Petaluma: The Best Small Cities in California in 2025
WalletHub has published its 2025 rankings of the Best Small Cities in America.
Wildomar Names Chris Mann Permanent City Manager
The City of Wildomar has officially removed the “interim” designation from Chris Mann’s title, appointing
Jonathan Royas Named Assistant City Manager of Moorpark
Santa Paula’s deputy city manager is leaving for neighboring Moorpark.
Wipeout: Report Finds Climate Change Could Upend Santa Cruz’s Surf Economy
Surfing is big business in Santa Cruz, but climate change has emerged as an existential threat to the sport. If something isn’t done soon, local revenue could go over the falls.