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California’s Cannabis Market is In Serious Trouble. Experts Say Policy Failures Are to Blame.

07/01/2025 - 11:06 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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A last-ditch effort to help California’s fledgling cannabis industry has failed, raising questions about the future of the legal market. 

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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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Los Angeles Leaders Approve Rodeo Ban

12/07/2023 - 9:35 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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It was an unusual scene outside Los Angeles City Hall Tuesday night.

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Burke, Williams & Sorensen Breaks Down SB 329: Increase in Salary Cap for Council Members

07/21/2023 - 10:44 AM By Brittany M.

By Denise S. Bazzano, Chad W. Herrington and Thomas D. Jex, Partners at Burke, Williams and Sorensen, LLP

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Residents Blast Carlsbad Councilmember Over Confederate Flag Proposal

07/18/2023 - 4:35 AM By Brittany M.

Childish, shameful, appalling. Those are just some of the words constituents used to describe Carlsbad City Councilmember Melanie Burkholder during an emotional meeting on July 11.

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This California City Now Has the Nation’s Highest Minimum Wage

07/06/2023 - 3:39 AM By Brittany M.

West Hollywood’s new minimum wage kicked in July 1, and it’s the highest of any city in the nation.

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Laguna Beach Bans Balloons

03/02/2023 - 9:19 AM By Brittany M.

The Laguna Beach City Council voted Tuesday to ban the sale and public use of balloons in 2024.

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Op-Ed: Paramount’s “Sideshow” Law Having Strong Impact After Two Years

10/20/2022 - 6:17 AM By Brittany M.

By Chris Callard, Public Information Officer, City of Paramount

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Dozens of Cities and Counties Could Approve New Cannabis Markets This November

09/15/2022 - 6:14 AM By Brittany M.

Cities and counties across the state will give voters the option to legalize commercial marijuana markets this November, potentially creating up to 150 new licenses.

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Measure Would Force Hotels to Give Vacant Rooms to the Unhoused

08/09/2022 - 7:10 AM By Brittany M.

Voters in Los Angeles will weigh in on a proposal that would require hotels to make vacant rooms available to homeless people.

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Pinole hires Garrett Evans as Interim City Manager
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Six months after his retirement as city manager of Pittsburg, Garrett Evans has landed a new…
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After Months in Interim Role, Salvador Mendez Lands Palmdale’s Top Administrative Job
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The Palmdale City Council approved an employment agreement with Salvador Mendez on Tuesday, making…
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Eddie Manfro has assumed the City Manager’s position in Fullerton, California. He was appointed by…
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