Cities Sound the Alarm on Anti-Tax Measure Ahead of Supreme Court Ruling
2026 is shaping up to be a year of city council candidates with problematic pasts.You may recall…
Watch the “Outlook on Revenue Enhancement in 2024” Webinar
CaliforniaCityNews.org hosted a successful webinar Wednesday on the outlook for revenue enhancement in 2024.
SANDAG Kills Controversial Mileage Tax
The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) voted 15-4 Friday to remove the Regional Road User Charge (RUC) or “mileage tax” from consideration in its 2025 Regional Plan and all future t
Local Governments Are Sitting On Billions in Untapped Wealth
Local governments across the country are struggling to provide adequate services amid budget challenges.
California Faces $25 Billion Shortfall, LAO Warns
The California Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) released a sobering report Wednesday warning of a looming $25 billion budget shortfall next year.
Local Governments Are Leading the Charge on Cannabis Tax Reform
At least a dozen localities have altered their tax rates and/or called for statewide reform.
Fist Full of Dollars for Cities: A Free Funding Webinar
Join California City News, Kosmont Companies CEO Larry J. Kosmont, and California Consulting CEO Steve Samuelian to learn about the new world of economic development and the grants available to cities.
CA localities with the highest and lowest weed taxes
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Desert Hot Springs is Awash in Marijuana Revenue
“It's been incredible to see the transformation,” Deputy City Manager Doria Wilms told NBC News. “We don't see it slowing down."