2026 is shaping up to be a year of city council candidates with problematic pasts.You may recall…
Homeless Outreach Workers Fear Prosecution Under City’s Anti-Camping Law
An anti-camping ordinance in Fremont is raising concerns about potential criminal liability for homeless outreach workers.
Redding Could Crack Down on Adult Novelty Shops
The Redding City Council will discuss possible changes to its zoning rules Tuesday after it received several complaints about a lingerie store operating in the downtown area.
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
These California Cities Are Seeing Home Price Declines
The Fed’s September interest rate cut is having its intended effect on the housing market.
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.