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Sunnyvale’s Green City Hall is a Model for the Nation

06/06/2023 - 11:02 AM By Brittany M.

Sunnyvale, California has made history with the country's first net-zero, all-electric City Hall featuring LEED platinum certification.

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Laguna Beach Bans Balloons

03/02/2023 - 9:19 AM By Brittany M.

The Laguna Beach City Council voted Tuesday to ban the sale and public use of balloons in 2024.

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Report: Orange County and Most of Its Cities Are Failing to Prepare for Climate Change

01/31/2023 - 5:07 AM By Brittany M.

The failure to plan for rising temperatures isn’t just bad environmental policy; it means local governments could miss out on key funding. 

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Where Is Your City’s Recycling Going? The Answer May Disturb You.

12/01/2022 - 12:53 PM By Brittany M.

Have you ever wondered where the city is taking all your recycled bottles and cans? Residents of Palo Alto dared to ask — and the answer was extremely troubling.

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Officials Pay $1.1 Million to Keep Their Town From Running Out of Water

11/03/2022 - 9:17 AM By Brittany M.

Coalinga is quickly running out of water. The Central Valley community is projected to deplete its supply by Dec. 1 at the latest.

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Could Beavers Save California from Climate Change?

09/15/2022 - 6:08 AM By Brittany M.

California beavers have long been reviled for their ability to destroy farmland. But a crushing heat wave and lingering drought have led scientists to take a second look.

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Cities are getting warmer. UC Researchers are trying to help.

09/06/2022 - 8:07 AM By Brittany M.

The past week of unrelenting heat has given California a sobering glimpse of the future. We’ve gotten a taste of what a warmer planet feels like — and it’s brutal.

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City of El Monte and Valley Vista Services Launch Organic Waste Recycling Campaign

08/09/2022 - 6:55 AM By Brittany M.

Over 15,000 El Monte households received organic waste pails to comply with SB 1383.

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The Next Big Climate Change Battle: Gas Stations

07/21/2022 - 7:33 AM By Brittany M.

Five Bay Area cities have banned new gas stations in response to the growing threat of climate change. Los Angeles could be next.

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Pacifica's Electric Vehicle Strategy

07/19/2022 - 4:54 AM By Brittany M.

The City of Pacifica partnered with Stanford University student consultants to develop an actionable plan focusing on electric vehicle implementation within the city.

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L.A. City Council Candidate Who Stabbed Boy in 2016 Will Not Exit Race
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
2026 is shaping up to be a year of city council candidates with problematic pasts.You may recall…
Bass vs. Raman: The Latest Shakeups in L.A.’s Mayoral Race
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San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has officially entered the crowded race for California Governor. …
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Tuesday, November 4, marks California’s Special Election Day. Voters statewide will weigh in on…
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Local officials across California are increasingly caught between state housing mandates and…

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
Community Action Partnership of Solano Joint Powers Authority (CAP Solano JPA), which coordinates…
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
Thursday, March 5, 2026
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…

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