2026 is shaping up to be a year of city council candidates with problematic pasts.You may recall…
Nine Secrets For Getting Elected
A new book by former Hermosa Beach Mayor and City Councilman Patrick “Kit” Bobko looks at the questions every politician - newbie or veteran - ultimately has to answer before running for elected office.
Off-Cycle Local Elections Moving to Even Years
A new law will require cities, counties and school districts that hold their regular elections on an off-cycle and that have low turnout to move their elections to align with statewide elections.
Exclusive: CityNews Publishes Poll of California Mayors and Councilmembers, Divides Clear on Top Public Policy Issues
CityNews has released the results of an innovative opinion poll of California’s mayors and councilmembers, conducted in partnership with Prime Group. A discussion of the poll’s findings will take place Wednesday, June 14 at 11:30am PST through a free, Webinar
California is Devouring Its Young
California's young people are being pushed out by high home prices, disappointing job opportunities, and policies that make the state an increasingly unfriendly place to live.
Small Towns Hold the Key to Journalism’s Future
One journalist's valuable lesson from the 2016 Election.
Villain or Man of the People? A Profile of Ex-Cudahy City Manager George Perez
The man once affectionately known as “Mr. Cudahy” is now a pariah among much of his hometown.
Year in Review: California City News’ Top Stories of 2016
The 10 stories that most captured our readers’ attention this year.
PROP. 64: WHAT’S IN IT FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS?
With Prop. 64 on the Nov. 8 ballot, California voters will decide whether cannabis should become legal for recreational use among adults age 21 and older.