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Pasadena Councilman John Kennedy Dies at 61

07/26/2022 - 5:23 AM By Brittany M.

The Pasadena community is stunned and in mourning following the death of Councilman John J. Kennedy. The city announced Thursday that he had passed after an illness.

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Santa Clara County COO to Manage Pasadena

07/05/2022 - 4:39 AM By Brittany M.

Pasadena has selected Miguel Márquez as its next city manager.

comings and goings

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State to Probe 29 Cities for Thwarting SB 9

04/14/2022 - 4:02 AM By Brittany M.

Those cities deemed to be violating the law will receive letters with a request to resolve the issue within 30 days. If a jurisdiction fails to resolve the matter after a second warning, the state attorney general’s office would step in.

housing and land use

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State's Housing Strike Force Goes After More Cities

03/28/2022 - 5:12 PM By Brittany M.

They’re trying to put the fear of God into local governments.

housing and land use

Attorney General

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The Best California Cities to Live In

03/24/2022 - 10:18 AM By Brittany M.

Two California cities have made the top 10 of Niche’s list of the Best Cities to Live In in 2022.

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Pasadena City Manager to Retire

09/23/2021 - 8:46 AM By Brittany M.

Mermell began working for Pasadena more than 30 years ago as an analyst in the city's Water and Power Department. He was appointed city manager by a unanimous vote in 2016.

comings and goings

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More cities and counties embrace mandatory vaccines for workers

08/03/2021 - 9:52 AM By Brittany M.

San Diego County, the City of San Diego, and San Francisco are the latest jurisdictions to increase protections in the workplace.

san diego county

los angeles county

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Sunnyvale Named Most “Relaxed” City in America

04/22/2021 - 4:03 AM By Brittany M.

Good news, California. All that sun, yoga, and kombucha is really paying off.

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Pasadena Mayor Names Rick Cole as Special Housing Advisor

04/13/2021 - 4:14 AM By Brittany M.

Cole knows the city well. He previously served 12 years on the Pasadena City Council, including a stint as mayor.

comings and goings

housing and land use

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The Best Places to Live in 2021

03/25/2021 - 4:03 AM By Brittany M.

Can you guess which California cities made the list?

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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…

Sacramento Army Reservist Among Six Soldiers Killed in Middle East

Thursday, March 5, 2026

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