2026 is shaping up to be a year of city council candidates with problematic pasts.You may recall…
Shawn Bayliss Appointed City Manager of Hidden Hills
Hidden Hills has hired a new city manager. Local government veteran Shawn Bayliss was appointed to the position on April 15.
Sebastopol Parts Ways With City Manager Don Schwartz
Sebastopol City Manager Don Schwartz stepped down last week after 15 months on the job.
Barbara Lee Wins Oakland Mayor’s Race
Former Congresswoman Barbara Lee has won the special election to replace Sheng Thao as Mayor of Oakland.
Calls for Ouster Grow After Lancaster Mayor’s Comments About Homeless People
A firestorm has erupted over Lancaster Mayor R. Rex Parris’ recent comments about the city’s homeless population.
Corruption Fallout: Anaheim Chamber of Commerce to Shut Its Doors
The Anaheim Chamber of Commerce has suffered a fatal blow from one of the largest corruption scandals in Orange County history.
City Manager Dan York Placed on Leave as Wildomar Eyes Leadership Change
Wildomar City Manager Dan York’s days are numbered.
LA’s ‘Mansion Tax’ Has Worsened the Housing Crisis, Study Finds
Two and a half years ago, Los Angeles voters approved a tax measure aimed at addressing the city’s affordable housing crisis.
Crime is Plummeting in San Francisco. Policy Changes Have Played a Role, Some Experts Say.
What happens when a city gets back to basics and prioritizes fighting crime?