2026 is shaping up to be a year of city council candidates with problematic pasts.You may recall…
SCOTUS Rules Cities Can Enforce Public Camping Bans
While pundits were parsing last night’s painful presidential debate, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision with enormous implications for California cities.
Oakland Mayor Suggests FBI Raid Was Part of a Right-Wing Conspiracy
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao has issued a defiant and, at times, contradictory response to the recent FBI raid on he
Supreme Court Blocks Taxpayer Protection Act from November Ballot
In a major win for California cities, The State Supreme Court ruled unanimously Thursday that an anti-tax measure kn
Rob Bonta Encourages Local Govs to Crack Down on Illegal Rent Increases and No-Cause Evictions
As of April 1, city attorneys and county counsel across the state have new powers to prevent no-cause evictions and illegal rent increases.
Huntington Beach Slapped with CVRA Lawsuit
Attorney Kevin Shenkman has gotten numerous cities to switch to district-based elections over the past 10 years. Now, he’s going after Orange County’s largest holdout.
Judge Guts DA’s Lawsuit Against City of Sacramento
A judge has scaled back Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho’s lawsuit against the City of Sacramento over homelessness.