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The Safest Cities in California in 2022

04/05/2022 - 9:49 AM By Brittany M.

For the third consecutive year, Danville, Rancho Santa Margarita, and Moorpark have made the top three. San Gabriel (#39) saw the biggest improvement, rising 32 spots since 2021.

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The Best California Cities to Live In

03/24/2022 - 10:18 AM By Brittany M.

Two California cities have made the top 10 of Niche’s list of the Best Cities to Live In in 2022.

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California’s Safest Small Cities

02/10/2022 - 5:45 AM By Brittany M.

Can you guess which OC city took the #1 spot?

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California Dominates List of Best-Paying Cities

01/19/2022 - 5:26 AM By Brittany M.

Money, honey.

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South Lake Tahoe Named America’s Most Popular City by Zillow

01/12/2022 - 7:04 PM By Brittany M.

Calabasas and Malibu were runner-ups. Big Bear was named America’s top vacation town.

South Lake Tahoe

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This City Has the Best Tacos in California

01/11/2022 - 9:05 AM By Brittany M.

California was also rated the top state for tacos.

Huntington Park

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2022’s Best and Worst College Towns

01/06/2022 - 7:28 AM By Brittany M.

Find out which California cities offer the most for local students — and which ones don’t.

Higher education

san luis obispo

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Year in Review: Our Top 10 Stories of 2021

12/21/2021 - 7:25 AM By Brittany M.

These were the stories you cared about most this year.

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The 10 Largest Cities With No Pot Dispensaries

12/09/2021 - 5:14 AM By Brittany M.

Today, only 174 out of 482 California cities allow marijuana businesses. Even fewer allow actual dispensaries where marijuana is sold on site.

marijuana desert

huntington beach

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Holiday Shopping Must-Haves for Public Officials

11/22/2021 - 4:52 PM By Andreas

Californiacitynews.org offers a list of book and gift suggestions for yourself or for your favorite public official.

Holiday Shopping

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Comings & Goings

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…

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…