2026 is shaping up to be a year of city council candidates with problematic pasts.You may recall…
Special Elections Set to Fill Vacancies in Arvin, Buellton, and Los Banos
A handful of California cities will hold special elections on August 26 to fill vacant City Council seats. All of the contests will be conducted entirely by mail.
Inflation Rose Last Month. These Cities Were Hit the Hardest.
For the most part, inflation appears to have been holding steady despite new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. But the latest report from the U.S.
Los Angeles’ Homeless Population Declines for Second Straight Year
Los Angeles County’s homeless population dropped from 75,312 in 2024 to 72,308 in 2025, according to data released by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) on July 14.
Texas Failed Its Residents — Why Are There No Calls to Withhold Aid?
The staggering death toll from the July 4th floods in Texas is a brutal testament to government failure at nearly every level.
California Consulting Publishes New Library and Museum Grants
These are critical funding opportunities to enhance community services, support cultural institutions, expand educational programs, and promote equity and engagement in underserved areas.
California City Council Looks to Fill Two Sudden Vacancies
Two members of the California City Council resigned this month, leaving the five-member dais with just three representatives.
Morro Bay Appoints Former City Manager to Interim Role
More than a decade after her controversial departure, former Morro Bay City Manager Andrea Lueker is back at the helm. Lueker was appointed interim city manager on Thursday, July 10.
Fresno City Attorney Briefly Barred from Practicing Law
Fresno City Attorney Andrew Janz was barred from practicing law for a two-week period this month due to what the California State Bar dubbed an “administrative (non-discipline) action.”&n