Some Cities Are Fighting the Switch to District-Based Elections
Are we entering a new phase?
2026 is shaping up to be a year of city council candidates with problematic pasts.You may recall…
Judge halts Santee housing project amid wildfire fears
Welcome to the California dichotomy. On the one hand, there’s a massive push to build new housing to accommodate population growth and quell the affordable housing crisis. On the other, there’s the increased threat of wildfire.
Judge Rules Oakland Officers Were Fired Improperly
Four Oakland officers who were fired after fatally shooting a man in 2018 must be reinstated with back pay, a judge has ruled.
New questions emerge about Mike Feuer's role in LA DWP scandal
Scheduling records show City Attorney Mike Feuer attended a meeting where an extortion plot was discussed.
State's Housing Strike Force Goes After More Cities
They’re trying to put the fear of God into local governments.
Herb Wesson Takes Indicted LA Councilman’s Seat
Former Los Angeles City Council President Herb Wesson has begun serving as a temporary replacement for suspended District 10 Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas, following a judge's ruling.
SF is facing a lawsuit over improper use of rape victim’s DNA
A woman whose sexual assault kit was later used to convict her of a property crime is planning to sue San Francisco and its police department.
Arroyo Grande Will Switch to District-Based Elections
The City of Arroyo Grande is making the switch to district-based elections.
Santa Clara’s City Manager is Out. A Legal Fight is Likely to Follow.
Santa Clara has fired City Manager Deanna Santana. The vote was 4-2 with Anthony Becker, Kevin Park, Karen Hardy, and Raj Chahal in favor of Santana’s termination.
UC Berkeley Must Cap Enrollment, State Supreme Court Rules
The California Supreme Court has upheld a lower court ruling requiring UC Berkeley to freeze enrollment at 2020-21 levels.