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San Francisco Police to Begin Arresting People for Public Drug Use, Intoxication

02/19/2026 - 11:18 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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The cost of doing drugs on San Francisco streets just got a little higher.

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Oceanside May Limit Cooperation and Data Sharing with ICE

09/18/2025 - 12:23 PM By Brittany Maldonado
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The Oceanside City Council will consider a motion next Wednesday restricting cooperation with federal immigration officers. 

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Beverly Hills Schools to Display Israeli Flags After 3-2 Vote

08/28/2025 - 10:41 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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Israeli flags will be displayed at all campuses and district offices in the Beverly Hills Unified School District during the month of May.

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San Jose City Council Backs Mayor’s Controversial Encampment Crackdown, Rejects ‘Pay-for-Performance’ Plan

06/12/2025 - 11:56 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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A controversial plan allowing for the arrest of unhoused people who repeatedly refuse shelter has passed the San Jose City Council on a 9 - 2 vote, with Councilmembers Peter Ortiz and Pam

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San Jose Mayor’s Agenda Faces Crucial Test

06/05/2025 - 5:42 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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The San Jose City Council will vote next Tuesday on a set of controversial proposals put forward by Mayor Matt Mahan.

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SFUSD Kills Controversial ‘Equity Grading’ Plan

05/29/2025 - 11:57 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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A controversial high school grading policy at San Francisco Unified has been quashed almost as quickly as it was announced after a massive, public outcry.

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A $25 Minimum Wage Being Considered for Irvine City Employees

05/13/2025 - 1:59 PM By Felipa

The Irvine City Council will consider a proposal on May 13 to raise the minimum wage for full-time city workers to $25 an hour.

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New York City Launches ‘Quality of Life Division’ to Tackle Urban Nuisances. Will More Cities Follow?

05/06/2025 - 12:14 PM By Brittany Maldonado
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From graffiti and illegal dumping to public drug use and rodents, quality of life complaints are on the rise in major cities across the U.S.

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California City to Ban Digital-Only Coupons

03/27/2025 - 11:12 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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It’s the ultimate tease. You spot a great deal on ribeye in your local grocery store flyer, only to find out it’s a digital coupon. You probably don’t have the app.

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Central Valley City Considers Transgender Disclosure Ordinance for Schools

03/25/2025 - 9:08 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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Porterville city leaders are considering a proposal that would require schools to notify parents if their child requests to be identified as another gender.

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L.A. City Council Candidate Who Stabbed Boy in 2016 Will Not Exit Race
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
2026 is shaping up to be a year of city council candidates with problematic pasts.You may recall…
Bass vs. Raman: The Latest Shakeups in L.A.’s Mayoral Race
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Former Los Angeles Unified Superintendent Austin Beutner exited the L.A. Mayor’s race last Thursday…
Matt Mahan Enters California Governor’s Race
Thursday, January 29, 2026
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has officially entered the crowded race for California Governor. …
Poway Voters Could Recall Controversial Councilman
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Tuesday, November 4, marks California’s Special Election Day. Voters statewide will weigh in on…
Fairfax Recall Highlights California’s Housing Tensions
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Local officials across California are increasingly caught between state housing mandates and…

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
Community Action Partnership of Solano Joint Powers Authority (CAP Solano JPA), which coordinates…
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
Thursday, March 5, 2026
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…

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