Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg Won’t Seek Re-election
Assemblyman Kevin McCarty has announced his candidacy for mayor.
2026 is shaping up to be a year of city council candidates with problematic pasts.You may recall…
High Drama as Tracy Mayor Accuses Council Members of Racist “Coup”
The Tracy City Council voted Tuesday to remove the supermajority vote requirement for firing the city manager. If the ordinance passes a second vote, Tracy’s Black city manager will likely be terminated.
A Former Mayor’s Tragic Spiral Into Homelessness and Death
Craig Conyer’s story is playing out again and again, thousands of times across American cities.
Thousands Gather to Remember Former L.A. Mayor Richard Riordan
Richard Riordan passed away last month at the age of 92.
Fontana Mayor Acquanetta Warren Appointed Chair of SoCal Water Coalition Board of Trustees
Fontana Mayor Acquanetta Warren has been named Chair of the Southern California Water Coalition’s Board of Trustees. This marks another important milestone for Black women.
Historic Shifts: Martinez Swears in First Female Mayor and First Sikh Council Member
Martinez has its first Sikh council member and its first female mayor.
Former Mayor Will Plead No Contest to Child Sex Abuse
A former Sebastopol mayor has reached a plea agreement with Sonoma County prosecutors in a child sex crimes case.
Todd Gloria Receives Latino Leaders Network Award
The Antonio Villaraigosa Leadership Award is bestowed biannually to one mayor from a city with a large Latino population “who has exhibited an outstanding commitment to bringing diverse communities together.”
Former Santa Monica Mayor Killed in Plane Crash
Former Santa Monica Mayor Rex Minter was the passenger in a fatal plane crash that occurred just before the Christmas holiday.
High Drama Envelopes San Mateo Politics
The past week has seen the delay of a mayoral appointment and allegations of backroom dealing.