2026 is shaping up to be a year of city council candidates with problematic pasts.You may recall…
Systemic Animal Welfare Failures Are Plaguing California. How Can Jurisdictions Do Better?
The Sacramento City Council is finally reviewing a blistering audit of the Front Street Animal Shelter which was released at the start of the year, the Davis Vanguard reports.
Rancho Santa Margarita Tops List of California’s Safest Cities
Nestled in the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains, Rancho Santa Margarita has a serene, family-friendly vibe.
Newsom to Expand ‘Crime Suppression Teams’ Across California
Governor Gavin Newsom announced the deployment of “crime suppression teams” on Thursday amid a public battle over California’s public safety image.
Santa Monica Police Chief Ramón Batista Resigns Over Conflicts With City Leadership
Santa Monica Police Chief Ramón Batista submitted a letter of resignation on Friday, August 22, after nearly four years leading SMPD.
San Jose Taps Sacramento’s Susana Alcala Wood as New City Attorney
After seven years as Sacramento City Attorney, Susana Alcala Wood is stepping down, having accepted the same position in San Jose.
Hollister's City Manager to Step Down in September
Hollister City Manager David Mirrione will step down on September 21, the city has announced.
America's Best and Worst Cities for Air Quality: Which California Communities Made the List?
As wildfires intensify and smog persists, a new study highlights just how severe California’s air pollution problem has become.