Judge Says Desley Brooks Lied Under Oath, But the Jury Erred Too.
Last week’s ruling was a mixed blessing for Oakland Councilwoman Desley Brooks.
2026 is shaping up to be a year of city council candidates with problematic pasts.You may recall…
This Man Says Whittier’s Ballot Confused Voters. Now He Plans to Take the City to Court.
A limited recount in the April 10 election has left Councilman Fernando Dutra with the lead, but his challenger’s supporters aren’t satisfied.
FPPC: La Quinta City Manager Did Not Violate Conflict-of-Interest Rules
La Quinta City Manager Frank Spevacek’s role in the 2012 hiring of a consulting firm that employed his son-in-law did not constitute a conflict of interest, the Fair Political Practices Commission has ruled.
Four Decades Later, Police Say They’ve Caught the Golden State Killer
The 42-year hunt for one of California’s most prolific serial killers came to an end Wednesday with the arrest of Joseph James DeAngelo of Citrus Heights, California.
A Dispute Between La Verne and Its Firefighters is Getting Uglier By the Day
The City of La Verne is grappling with a pair of lawsuits brought by members of its fire department.
On Homelessness, a Moment of Truth for Orange County’s Cities
Mayors and city managers from Orange County’s 33 cities have been asked to appear before U.S. District Judge David Carter today, who is overseeing a pair of civil rights lawsuits over the county’s response to homelessness.
Tulare Will Grant Fired Police Chief an Administrative Appeal
However, the city has said there is no possibility that Wes Hensley will be reinstated as Chief of Police.
Vallejo Kidnapping Victims Reach Tentative Settlement With City
Three years after Vallejo police accused them of staging an elaborate abduction, kidnapping victim Denise Huskins and her fiancé Aaron Quinn have reached a tentative legal settlement with the city, according to their lawyer.
Showdown in Riverside Over City Manager’s Pay
Riverside's mayor is suing his own city over City Manager John Russo's new contract.