2026 is shaping up to be a year of city council candidates with problematic pasts.You may recall…
Just Released Documents Detail Alleged Wrongdoing by Former Milpitas City Manager
Plus, a partial timeline of events.
Hanford Sued by Watchdog Group Over Missing Salary Data
Transparent California says Hanford is the only city in Kings County that refuses to provide the information it has requested. Now it’s taking them to court.
Santa Rosa Firefighters Say They’ve Been Underpaid for Years
Firefighters in Santa Rosa have filed a federal lawsuit against the city that could end up costing taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars or more in lost wages, interest, and legal fees.
Ex-L.A. Fire Marshal Sues City Over Ouster
Former Los Angeles Fire Marshal John Vidovich is making some serious claims about Mayor Eric Garcetti and an alleged quid pro quo between the mayor and the city’s firefighters union.
Anaheim Settles Discrimination Suit With First Latina City Attorney
The city has agreed to pay its former city attorney $1.45 million.
Vallejo Defends Police Actions in Not-So-Fake Kidnapping Case
Despite a previous apology, Vallejo police are defending their dismissal of a couple’s kidnapping claims last year
Long Beach Wins Rail Lawsuit with Los Angeles and the Port of LA
That wasn’t very neighborly.
Cities Win Court Battle with State over Redevelopment Funds
Score one for the little guys.
Inglewood on the Hook for Resident’s Legal Fees
Joseph Teixeira is getting $117,000 for legal fees after the whole copyright fiasco.