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These California Locales Saw Steep Population Declines Last Year

04/05/2022 - 8:35 AM By Brittany M.

These are jaw-dropping numbers.

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Local Governments Are Leading the Charge on Cannabis Tax Reform

03/10/2022 - 8:15 AM By Brittany M.

At least a dozen localities have altered their tax rates and/or called for statewide reform.

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monterey county

Desert Hot Springs

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California Dominates List of Best-Paying Cities

01/19/2022 - 5:26 AM By Brittany M.

Money, honey.

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A Look at San Jose’s Upcoming Election

01/03/2022 - 2:17 PM By Brittany M.

This year will be a big test for the City of San Jose. Half of the city’s council seats are up for election in June when residents will also choose the next mayor.

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Gas Prices Hit All-Time High Just Before the Holidays

11/18/2021 - 8:45 AM By Brittany M.

Discover the average price in your community.

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Tough Water Use Restrictions Could Be Coming to California

10/21/2021 - 9:04 AM By Brittany M.

The San Jose Water Company is already implementing mandatory water conservation rules and is seeking authorization to enact surcharges for those who fail to conserve.

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County Supervisor Cindy Chavez is Running for Mayor of San Jose

09/30/2021 - 5:24 AM By Brittany M.

If Chavez ultimately wins the race, she will become the city’s first labor-aligned mayor in 16 years.

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Lee Wilcox Named San Jose’s Assistant City Manager

09/21/2021 - 8:57 AM By Brittany M.

San Jose Deputy City Manager Lee Wilcox has been named Assistant City Manager by top administrator Jennifer Maguire.

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San Jose Mayor Calls for Sheriff’s Resignation

08/19/2021 - 8:41 AM By Brittany M.

San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo called on Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith to resign on Monday amid mounting allegations of misconduct and mismanagement.

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US News & World Report Ranks Best Cities to Live in 2021-2022

07/15/2021 - 7:51 AM By Brittany M.

Fourteen California cities made the list.

Vallejo & Fairfield

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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…