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Accused of Embezzlement, Hawthorne Treasurer Takes Leave

12/23/2025 - 10:27 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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Hawthorne City Treasurer Marie Poindexter-Hornback has taken a leave of absence amid accusations that she stole $200,000 from a previous employer.

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Former Hawthorne Mayor Launches “Mayorijuana” Weed Brand

04/27/2021 - 6:22 AM By Brittany M.

Former Hawthorne Mayor Chris Brown has started his own cannabis brand — and he’s got the perfect name for it.

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California City News Sees Record Number of City Manager Openings

10/31/2019 - 7:09 AM By Brittany M.

There are 10 open positions for city manager and another two for a deputy and assistant city manager on our jobs board — an all-time record at California City News.

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Hawthorne Names New Police Chief

01/30/2019 - 10:50 PM By Brittany M.

Hawthorne has welcomed a new chief of police.

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SoCal Cities Get Grants to Fight Homelessness

11/02/2017 - 5:30 AM By Brittany M.

These forty-seven cities in Los Angeles County have been chosen to participate in an innovative grant program aimed at combatting homelessness on city streets.

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Geeking Out: Elon Musk Talks Supersonic Travel With Hawthorne’s Mayor

07/25/2017 - 3:42 AM By Brittany M.

Hawthorne Mayor Alex Vargas got an exclusive tour of Elon Musk’s hyperloop facilities last week when the two met for an extensive chit-chat and walk-through of SpaceX, Tesla and The Boring Co.

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Troubles Continue for Hawthorne Mayor Chris Brown

09/24/2015 - 3:30 PM By JIngram

Bounced checks and a looming eviction are just the start.

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Mayor faces second eviction for not paying rent

03/31/2015 - 8:23 AM By Anthony York

 

Hawthorne Mayor Chris Brown is facing evection for not paying his rent … again.

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Mayor faces second eviction for not paying rent

03/31/2015 - 8:22 AM By Anthony York

Mayor faces second eviction for not paying rent

Hawthorne Mayor Chris Brown is facing evection for not paying his rent … again.

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Hawthorne’s Mayor and Police Chief Call for Body Cameras on Police Officers

08/19/2014 - 10:43 AM By Andy Kneis

In response to recent incidents in Ferguson, Missouri and in Los Angeles, Hawthorne Mayor Chris Brown, Police Chief Bob Fager, and other city officials are calling for a vote to put cameras on the

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Campaigns & Elections

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
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Former Los Angeles Unified Superintendent Austin Beutner exited the L.A. Mayor’s race last Thursday…
Matt Mahan Enters California Governor’s Race
Thursday, January 29, 2026
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has officially entered the crowded race for California Governor. …
Poway Voters Could Recall Controversial Councilman
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Tuesday, November 4, marks California’s Special Election Day. Voters statewide will weigh in on…
Fairfax Recall Highlights California’s Housing Tensions
Thursday, October 16, 2025
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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