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Santa Ana Quietly Rejected $6.7 Million for Child Care and Youth Programs — Why?

09/04/2025 - 9:19 AM By Brittany Maldonado

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Seven child care facilities serving over 500 students, full-day summer camp programming, and state-required facility upgrades.

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Governor Resumes $1 Billion in Homeless Funding for Cities and Counties

12/08/2022 - 9:50 AM By Brittany M.

Was it all for show?

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California Consulting Secures $730,459 in FEMA Assistance Fire Fighters Grant (AFG) for Clients

10/19/2022 - 12:14 PM By Brittany M.

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City of Industry Pays Off Remaining Property Tax Based Debt Early

08/25/2022 - 10:37 AM By Brittany M.

Payoff will save Industry property owners over $49 million annually and will deliver over $36 million to local taxing entities including school districts, special districts and the County.

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San Francisco Could Shift $60 Million in Tax Revenue to Local Schools

07/05/2022 - 3:54 AM By Brittany M.

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors is considering a November ballot measure that would shift $60 million in excess property tax revenue to the school district if approved.

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San Francisco Unified School District

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California Consulting Releases Municipal Grants for May 2022

05/19/2022 - 5:25 AM By Brittany M.

A list of May 2022 grants from California Consulting.

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El Monte Improves Credit Rating Outlook

03/15/2022 - 1:54 PM By Brittany M.

The City of El Monte had its overall credit rating outlook improved from “negative” to “stable” as determined by Standard and Poor Global Ratings (S&P) on March 10, 2022.

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Over 50 cities eligible for Violence Intervention and Prevention grants

01/19/2022 - 5:19 AM By Brittany M.

“This is an enormous opportunity for cities and communities throughout California to magnify the lifesaving work that is already happening and to create safer neighborhoods.”

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Big City Mayors Want $20 Billion to Fight Homelessness

05/04/2021 - 7:16 AM By Brittany M.

One bold ask.

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Tehama, Eastvale Rank High in Fiscal Health

12/02/2020 - 6:16 PM By Brittany M.

The state auditor has released a list of California's most and least at-risk cities.

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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

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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

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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…