2026 is shaping up to be a year of city council candidates with problematic pasts.You may recall…
Nonprofits Hit by L.A.’s ‘Mansion Tax’
In 2022, Los Angeles voters passed Measure ULA, also known as the “mansion tax.” It levies a 4% transfer tax on properties sold for more than $5 million and a 5.5% charge on property sales above $1
Newsom Signs Housing Legislation Impacting Local Governments
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of new housing bills on Thursday, including several of significance to local governments. These include:
Norwalk Defies State Pressure, Extends Ban on Homeless Shelters
The Norwalk City Council voted Tuesday to extend a controversial ban on homeless shelters, despite a warning from the state.
“We’ve Lost the Narrative.” Activists React as Public Camping Bans Take Hold Across the State.
More than a dozen cities and counties have passed new restrictions on public camping since the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Grants Pass v. Johnson.
San Francisco Bans Rent-Setting Software Used by Landlords
San Francisco has become the first city in the nation to ban the use of automated rent-setting software by landlords.
San Jose Becomes First City to Greenlight Sale of ADUs
Ever wished you could purchase an ADU? It’s now possible in one Bay Area city.
Watch Now: Grants Pass v. Johnson Webinar
California City News was proud to host a webinar Wednesday on the Grants Pass v.