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Families With Young Children Have Left Urban Areas in Droves

08/04/2022 - 6:36 AM By Brittany M.

People with kids are moving out of large urban areas. What will this trend mean for our major cities?

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Burbank’s war with a recalcitrant saloon is everything we won’t miss about the pandemic

03/18/2021 - 5:11 AM By Brittany M.

Tinhorn Flats used to be known for its fried pickles and happy hour. But the pandemic has put the Burbank sports bar on the map for a more controversial reason.

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The 2020 “mass exodus” happened within the state, new study shows

03/11/2021 - 5:32 AM By Brittany M.

“Net exits from San Francisco increased 649% compared to the same period in 2019."

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Milpitas Threatens Lawsuit Over HomeKey Project

10/08/2020 - 5:41 AM By Brittany M.

Milpitas Mayor Rich Tran has threatened to sue the state and Santa Clara County over a $29.2 million plan to turn an Extended Stay America hotel into permanent homeless housing.

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Project HomeKey

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Video: Libby Schaaf and Kevin Faulconer Talk Pandemic, Recession, and Prop 15

09/29/2020 - 5:52 AM By Brittany M.

The mayors of San Diego and Oakland joined Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) president/CEO Mark Baldassare last week to discuss the challenges local governments face as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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School Burglaries a Growing Problem in San Jose

04/28/2020 - 6:10 AM By Brittany M.

Campuses across the state are empty, and that has left an opening for thieves.

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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

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

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After Months in Interim Role, Salvador Mendez Lands Palmdale’s Top Administrative Job

Thursday, March 5, 2026

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…

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

A U.S. Army reservist from Sacramento, California has been identified as one of the six soldiers…