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Former Berkeley Mayoral Candidate Convicted of Stealing Baby Goat

12/14/2021 - 6:05 AM By Brittany M.
During the campaign, Wayne Hsiung insisted his potential jail stint wouldn’t interfere with his duties as mayor.
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National City’s At-Large Elections Violate VRA, Attorney Says

12/02/2021 - 10:11 AM By Brittany M.
National City’s At-Large Elections Violate VRA, Attorney Says
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Lawsuit Could Upend Fresno’s Fledgling Marijuana Industry

11/30/2021 - 8:09 AM By Brittany M.
 If the plaintiff, Perfect Union, is granted a stay from the court, it would halt the permitting process entirely. That means no cannabis storefronts could open their doors in the city.
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Moreno Valley City Council Forced to Rescind Appointment of LaDonna Jempson

11/23/2021 - 5:04 AM By Brittany M.
They were warned.
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Voters Will Decide Fate of San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin This June

11/18/2021 - 8:22 AM By Brittany M.
Here we go again.
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Antioch Councilwoman Facing Misdemeanor Charge Claims Police Vendetta

11/16/2021 - 8:19 AM By Brittany M.
Tamisha Torres-Walker has had a long and contentious relationship with Antioch police. Now she’s facing a misdemeanor charge over an incident she says never happened.
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Local Governments Lose Case Against Opioid Drugmakers

11/09/2021 - 8:01 AM By Brittany M.

An Orange County judge has ruled against several local governments who sued top drug manufacturers for their role in the country’s opioid crisis.

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Moreno Valley Appoints New Council Member Despite City Attorney’s Warning

10/21/2021 - 9:14 AM By Brittany M.
The city attorney warned an appointment would probably constitute a Brown Act violation. With its mayor absent, the council went ahead and appointed LaDonna Jempson anyway.
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9th Circuit Nixes Order to House All of Skid Row This Fall

09/30/2021 - 5:29 AM By Brittany M.
A three-judge panel for the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned a ruling by U.S. District Judge David O. Carter that would have required Los Angeles to provide shelter to the entire population of Skid Row by October 18.
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Appeals Court Rules Against San Mateo in Housing Fight

09/16/2021 - 7:42 AM By Brittany M.
Friday’s decision by the California Court of Appeals could have major implications for housing in California.
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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
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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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