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What to Know About the Federal Indictments in Oakland

01/21/2025 - 8:25 AM By Brittany Maldonado

Even before she was sworn into office, former Oakland mayor Sheng Thao was making plans to use her position for financial gain.

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Burke Public Law Update: Extending Housing Development Entitlements By 18 Months (AB 2729)

01/09/2025 - 8:43 AM By Brittany Maldonado

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Did China Help Install a Puppet Council Member in SoCal? DOJ Indictment Should Raise Alarm for Local Governments.

12/31/2024 - 9:17 AM By Brittany Maldonado

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Burke Public Law Update: Updates To The Housing Accountability Act And Builder’s Remedy (AB 1893)

12/19/2024 - 6:22 AM By Brittany Maldonado

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Westminster Sues Two of Its Own Council Members After Chaotic Council Meetings

12/17/2024 - 7:28 AM By Brittany Maldonado

Disruptions of public meetings are nothing new. But in one Orange County city, the calls from gadflies have been coming from inside the house.

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Burke Public Law Update: California’s New Housing Element Compliance Bill (AB 2023)

12/17/2024 - 7:14 AM By Brittany Maldonado

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Burke Public Law Update – California’s Evolving Housing Legislation: New Standards For Housing Needs Allocation And Compliance With SB 7 And AB 1886

11/26/2024 - 9:53 AM By Brittany Maldonado

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Paso Robles Manager Who Alleged Hostile Workplace Returns to City Hall

11/21/2024 - 9:16 AM By Brittany Maldonado

Paso Robles’ City Manager Ty Lewis has returned to work after months on medical leave. It had to be an awkward homecoming.

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Burke Public Law Update: California’s New ADU Legislation – Expanding Amnesty And Increasing Housing Potential On Multifamily Properties

11/19/2024 - 4:57 PM By Brittany Maldonado

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Court Sides with Huntington Beach Over Voter ID Law

11/19/2024 - 9:14 AM By Brittany Maldonado

An Orange County Superior Court Judge has dismissed a state lawsuit

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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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Fullerton Appoints Permanent City Manager

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Sacramento Army Reservist Among Six Soldiers Killed in Middle East

Thursday, March 5, 2026

A U.S. Army reservist from Sacramento, California has been identified as one of the six soldiers…