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Santa Clarita Will Switch to District Elections Next Year

02/16/2023 - 8:45 AM By Brittany M.

The City of Santa Clarita has announced a timeline for the transition to district-based elections for the City Council. The announcement is the result of a legal settlement reached last year.

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Housing Advocates Sue Santa Clara County and Several Cities

02/14/2023 - 9:54 AM By Brittany M.

Housing advocates have filed a rash of lawsuits against Santa Clara County and several Bay Area cities for allegedly failing to do their part to encourage new housing.

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The Latest on Irvine and Anaheim’s Corruption Scandals

02/07/2023 - 9:41 AM By Brittany M.

Who will be the next to fall?

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Former Mayor Will Plead No Contest to Child Sex Abuse

02/02/2023 - 5:57 AM By Brittany M.

A former Sebastopol mayor has reached a plea agreement with Sonoma County prosecutors in a child sex crimes case. 

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Burke Public Law Update: Four New Laws Local Governments Should Know About

01/10/2023 - 9:13 AM By Brittany M.

SB 6, SB 1214, SB 1192 and AB 2173 all took effect January 1. 

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Burke Public Law Update: CPRA and Brown Act Changes Take Effect Next Year

12/22/2022 - 10:20 AM By Brittany M.

As the New Year approaches, local governments and public agencies in California need to be aware of some important changes to the California Public Records Act and the Brown Act.

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New Indian Wells Councilmember Accrued Over $1 Million in Unpaid Taxes

12/20/2022 - 5:25 AM By Brittany M.

Records obtained by The Desert Sun show incoming Indian Wells City Council member Ty Peabody has amassed over $1 million in unpaid taxes. 

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DOJ Reaches Landmark Settlement Over City’s ‘Crime-Free Housing Ordinance’

12/15/2022 - 8:20 AM By Brittany M.

The U.S. Justice Department announced a landmark settlement with the City of Hesperia and the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Wednesday over a “crime-free housing ordinance” that allegedly discriminated against Black and Latino renters.

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Fresno District Attorney Dismisses Criminal Charges Against Council President

12/13/2022 - 10:32 AM By Brittany M.

Was it all a misunderstanding?

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LAPD Serves Search Warrants in Leaked Audio Probe

12/01/2022 - 12:42 PM By Brittany M.

Los Angeles police have served several search warrants in an attempt to uncover the source of secretly recorded audio that has rocked City Hall,

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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…
Embattled Head of Solano County Homeless Services Agency Resigns
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After Months in Interim Role, Salvador Mendez Lands Palmdale’s Top Administrative Job
Thursday, March 5, 2026
The Palmdale City Council approved an employment agreement with Salvador Mendez on Tuesday, making…
Fullerton Appoints Permanent City Manager
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Eddie Manfro has assumed the City Manager’s position in Fullerton, California. He was appointed by…
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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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