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San Francisco Committee Recommends $5 Million Payment to Every Longtime Black Resident

01/26/2023 - 8:08 AM By Brittany M.

The $5 million lump sum payment would be aimed at redressing years of discrimination and loss of economic opportunity in the Black community.

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San Francisco Takes Aim at Killer Robots

12/22/2022 - 9:41 AM By Brittany M.

Police robots will not be allowed to use deadly force in San Francisco — at least for now.

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New Desalination Plant Approved for Orange County

11/15/2022 - 9:47 AM By Brittany M.

The California Coastal Commission approved a new desalination plant in Huntington Beach Thursday, several months after it rejected a large desalination plant in the city.  

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Sacramento Bans Homeless Encampments Near Schools

10/25/2022 - 6:52 AM By Brittany M.

Council Member Katie Valenzuela had signaled she would oppose the measure. She ultimately voted in favor, making the vote unanimous. 

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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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After State’s Warning, Temecula Leaders Kill Proposed Abortion Ban

Even pro-life members of the council rejected the resolution, citing legal threats from the state.

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Temecula to Consider Local Abortion Ban

09/20/2022 - 5:20 AM By Brittany M.

Temecula City Councilmember Jessica Alexander is sponsoring a resolution that would ban abortions in the Riverside County city.

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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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San Francisco Moves to Decriminalize Psychedelics

09/15/2022 - 6:11 AM By Brittany M.

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved a measure that urges local police to make entheogenic plants “the lowest priority” for enforcement and requests that city resources “

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Does Lompoc Have Too Many Cannabis Shops? Some Businesses Want a Cap.

08/23/2022 - 2:42 AM By Brittany M.

Lompoc leaders could enact a moratorium on new cannabis businesses in the city amid concerns that a glut in the market is resulting in too much competition.

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

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