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Traffic Time Suck: California's Worst Cities for Gridlock

08/19/2025 - 10:20 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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We all know traffic is bad in Los Angeles. But do you know just how much time is being sucked out of your life by gridlock each year?

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San Rafael’s City Manager to Retire

11/03/2022 - 9:22 AM By Brittany M.

Jim Schutz will end his eight-year run as San Rafael City Manager this July. Schutz announced his retirement last month. 

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San Rafael’s Pot Revenue Comes in Below Expectations

03/10/2020 - 9:36 AM By Brittany M.

In 2018, San Rafael became the first of Marin County’s municipalities to begin licensing local marijuana dispensaries. New numbers show revenue is just a fraction of what was initially projected.

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A Pot Brand is Named After San Rafael, California But the CEOs Keep Saying It Wrong.

11/12/2019 - 4:05 AM By Brittany M.
We can’t blame them for trying to capitalize on California’s awesomeness. But they should learn how to pronounce the names of our towns first.
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San Rafael Mayor Says Flags Will Be Kept at Half Staff Until U.S. Passes Meaningful Gun Control

08/13/2019 - 4:22 AM By Brittany M.

The mayor of a Marin town says he will keep the flags at City Hall at half staff until the federal government passes meaningful gun reform.

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California Primary: Local Races to Watch

06/05/2018 - 6:04 AM By Brittany M.

Happy Primary Day!

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Benicia’s Fire Chief is Heading to Coronado

09/07/2017 - 5:09 AM By Brittany M.

Jim Lydon brings nearly four decades of experience to the San Diego County city.

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San Rafael Hires New Head of Economic Development and Innovation

05/26/2016 - 3:49 AM By Brittany M.

The City of San Rafael has announced the selection of Santa Rosa Economic Development Manager Danielle O'Leary to head Economic Development and Innovation.

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San Rafael Hires Jim Schutz As City Manager

03/18/2015 - 3:58 PM By Brittany M.

The San Rafael City Council voted unanimously Monday to promote Assistant City Manager Jim Schutz to the city manager position. 

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San Rafael Public Works Director Stepping Down

03/16/2015 - 8:02 PM By Brittany M.

San Rafael’s public works director Nader Mansourian is ready to close the book on his 29-year career with the city.

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L.A. City Council Candidate Who Stabbed Boy in 2016 Will Not Exit Race
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2026 is shaping up to be a year of city council candidates with problematic pasts.You may recall…
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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
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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
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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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