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California's Rent Burden: Glendale and Oceanside Among Least Affordable U.S. Cities
A new analysis finds that residents in Glendale and Oceanside, California spend the greatest percentage of income on rent among large cities in the state.
Judge Blocks Trump from Cutting Funding to Sanctuary Cities
A federal judge has granted an injunction to 16 so-called “sanctuary jurisdictions,” which will temporarily protect their federal funding.
Why Governments Are Lowering Cannabis Taxes
Two local bodies moved to slash commercial cannabis tax rates last week amid major struggles in the market.
Attend the Grant Writing Webinar With OC Supervisor Doug Chaffee
Join California Consulting, California City News, and Kosmont Companies for an informative grant writing workshop next month on Zoom!
Shawn Bayliss Appointed City Manager of Hidden Hills
Hidden Hills has hired a new city manager. Local government veteran Shawn Bayliss was appointed to the position on April 15.
Sebastopol Parts Ways With City Manager Don Schwartz
Sebastopol City Manager Don Schwartz stepped down last week after 15 months on the job.
Barbara Lee Wins Oakland Mayor’s Race
Former Congresswoman Barbara Lee has won the special election to replace Sheng Thao as Mayor of Oakland.