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Huntington Beach Appeals RHNA Fight to Ninth Circuit

01/16/2024 - 9:34 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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Huntington Beach made clear Thursday that it has no intention of abandoning its fight against state housing mandates.

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Green Rush? For One City, Green Busts Are Just as Lucrative.

01/11/2024 - 10:35 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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In the past three years, the City of El Monte has issued licenses to 11 marijuana businesses – retailers, distributors, and cultivators. Just four of them had opened by the end of FY 2023.

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Project Homekey Fallout: California Sues Developer, San Bernardino County and Multiple Cities for Breaching Obligations

01/11/2024 - 10:03 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit Monday against Los Angeles developer Shangri-La Industries, the County of San Bernardino, plus the cities of Redlands, Thousand Oaks, Salinas a

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Criminal Charges Filed Against San Francisco Building Inspector Who Inspected His Own House

01/04/2024 - 9:42 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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A former San Francisco building inspector who inspected his own home, as well as several properties belonging to his family, has been charged by the district attorney’s office.

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San Francisco Leaders Consider Suing the State Over Housing

01/04/2024 - 9:38 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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The next showdown over California housing policy is brewing in San Francisco, where the

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Sacramento City Councilman Sean Loloee Indicted by Federal Grand Jury

12/19/2023 - 10:02 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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Sacramento City Councilmember Sean Loloee was indicted by a grand jury Friday on a slew of federal fraud and obstruction charges.

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Messy Recall Election Can Move Forward in Santa Ana, Judge Rules

11/09/2023 - 9:18 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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An Orange County judge has refused to halt the recall election against Santa Ana City Councilmember Jessie Lopez, despite serious questions about its legality.

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Chula Vista Councilwoman and Her Brother Accused of Defrauding U.S. Government

11/07/2023 - 9:40 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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Prosecutors have accused a Chula Vista councilwoman and her brother of fraudulently obtaining $176,227 in PPP loans and then using the money for personal and campaign expenses.

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Governor Signs SB 423, Extending And Expanding SB 35’s Streamlined, Ministerial Approval Process For Multifamily Housing

11/07/2023 - 9:21 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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By Burke, Williams & Sorensen Associate

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Burbank Will Fight CVRA Suit Over At-Large Elections

10/31/2023 - 3:27 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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The Burbank City Council has voted to fight a lawsuit challenging its at-large election system – a move that could prove costly for taxpayers.

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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…
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After Months in Interim Role, Salvador Mendez Lands Palmdale’s Top Administrative Job
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The Palmdale City Council approved an employment agreement with Salvador Mendez on Tuesday, making…
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A U.S. Army reservist from Sacramento, California has been identified as one of the six soldiers…

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