Burke Public Law Update: Supreme Court Clarifies Limits on Design Immunity in Failure to Warn Cases
By Burke Partner Natalie F. Price
2026 is shaping up to be a year of city council candidates with problematic pasts.You may recall…
Police Catch Serial Stabber Who Terrorized Davis
The suspect in the slayings is a former UC Davis student who was “separated” from the university two days before the first murder.
State Sues Elk Grove Over Housing
“Our state is in a housing crisis and local governments must do their part to allow for affordable housing options for all members of our communities, regardless of their income level,” said Attorney General Rob Bonta.
State Rejects Orange’s Housing Element
Is another housing fight brewing in Orange County?
Ninth Circuit Tosses Berkeley’s Ban on Natural Gas
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned the ordinance Monday, ruling that the city is preempted by federal energy rules.
Torrance Police Officers Charged With Manslaughter in 2018 Shooting
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón reversed his predecessor Jackie Lacey’s decision not to seek charges against the two men.
California Expands Its Lawsuit Against Huntington Beach
On Monday, California expanded its lawsuit against Huntington Beach to include the city’s failure to adopt a state-mandated housing element.
California and Huntington Beach Sue Each Other Over Housing
At a press conference, Newsom called Huntington Beach “Exhibit A” for “what’s wrong with housing in the state of California.”
Mobile Home Residents Sue Anaheim Over Hail of Golf Balls
Golf balls have been raining down on the mobile homes ever since changes were made to the golf course.
Local Officials and Business Groups Take New Campaign Finance Law to Court
A coalition of business groups and local electeds have filed a lawsuit against the Fair Political Practices Commission seeking to nullify new campaign contribution requirements passed by