2026 is shaping up to be a year of city council candidates with problematic pasts.You may recall…
California City Councilmember Michael Hurles Resigns
Another councilman from California City has stepped down, becoming the third to resign in as many months.
South Lake Tahoe Mayor Resigns After Church Embezzlement Scandal, Suicide Attempt
The mayor of South Lake Tahoe has resigned from office after admitting to stealing money from a local church.
Fairfax Recall Highlights California’s Housing Tensions
Local officials across California are increasingly caught between state housing mandates and community opposition to large-scale development.
Oakland’s Police Chief Resigns
Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell is packing it in, less than two years after he was appointed to the job. The city announced his resignation last Wednesday, effective December 5.
Malibu’s Rebuild Ambassador Quits, Calls for Mayor’s Resignation
A volunteer “ambassador” for Malibu’s fire rebuilding efforts says he has resigned — and he’s calling on the mayor to step down too.
Suspect Arrested in Connection with Deadly Palisades Fire
Authorities say they have caught the person responsible for a wildfire that killed 12 people and destroyed over 6,000 homes in the Pacific Palisades in January of this year.
California’s Worst Cities for Drivers in 2025
With 40 million residents and some of the most congested freeways in the country, California has earned its reputation for lousy driving.