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Local Governments Receive $100 Million in Cannabis Assistance Grants

01/11/2022 - 8:57 AM By Brittany M.

Seventeen cities and counties have received a total of $100 million in state funds to help transition local cannabis businesses to the legal market.

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Nine CA Cities Recognized as Global Leaders Fighting Climate Change

01/06/2022 - 8:19 AM By Brittany M.

Cities considered by CDP had to have an emissions reduction and renewable energy goal, as well as a climate action plan. They were required to disclose their emissions inventory to CDP.

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How the Inland Empire Cities Got Their Names

01/06/2022 - 8:15 AM By Brittany M.

Southern California’s Inland Empire is home to some uniquely named cities, including Rancho Cucamonga — quite possibly one of the funnest city designations that can roll off one’s tongue.

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Beverly Hills Supports Recall of Los Angeles DA George Gascón

01/06/2022 - 7:32 AM By Brittany M.

Nearly two dozen cities have signed on to the effort to recall LA's district attorney.

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California exodus? Avoidance is the bigger problem, study shows.

12/21/2021 - 7:02 AM By Brittany M.

Yes, more people are moving out. More importantly, fewer people are moving in.

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Why some counties are exempt from the state's mask mandate

12/21/2021 - 6:08 AM By Brittany M.

The state announced exemptions to its new indoor mask mandate last week that will allow people in some Bay Area counties to ditch face coverings in certain spaces.

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City of Rio Dell Urges State to Reform the Cannabis Tax System

12/21/2021 - 6:06 AM By Brittany M.

Cannabis leaders say the industry is nearing collapse.

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Political Earthquake Strikes Carson City Hall

12/16/2021 - 7:17 AM By Brittany M.

In the span of 48 hours, the city lost a brand new city clerk, placed its city manager on leave, and fired an HR director accused of embezzling from a nonprofit.

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Tustin's Council still feels like a 'partisan old boys club.' That could change next year.

12/16/2021 - 6:39 AM By Brittany M.

The dais just promoted Mayor Pro Tem Austin Lumbard to mayor and appointed Barry Cooper as the new mayor pro tem. In doing so, they passed over Councilwoman Beckie Gomez for the third time.

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Huntington Beach Declares Local Emergency Over Sanitation Strike

12/16/2021 - 6:20 AM By Brittany M.

A protracted labor dispute has disrupted trash collection across much of Orange County.

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