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How a Group of Teenagers Put a Small California City on the Map

02/17/2026 - 5:54 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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Last month, the small city of Gonzales, California in the Salinas Valley achieved a remarkable milestone —

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Pam Bondi’s Jab at Culver City Sparks Confusion and Mockery

02/17/2026 - 5:37 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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Nestled between Santa Monica and the South Bay in Los Angeles County, Culver City is a creative hub with deep film industry roots and a vibrant small-town feel.

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Coyotes, Cougars, and City Streets: San Francisco Sees Spike in Wildlife Encounters

01/29/2026 - 9:57 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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As you may have heard, San Francisco Animal Control officers captured a 77-pound mountain lion that was

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Carmel Considers Permanent Ban on Pickleball

11/20/2025 - 9:44 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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Carmel-by-the-Sea is one of California’s quirkiest and most charming cities, but it may soon have a new claim to fame.

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A California City Tried to Build a ‘Musical Road.’ It Got a Laughingstock Instead.

11/18/2025 - 10:21 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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The road to hell is paved with good intentions — and so was the City of Lancaster’s musical road, which has since become a cautionary tale about how easily government ideas can g

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Wrecked for a Cause: OC Officials Compete in Demolition Derby at County Fair

08/05/2025 - 12:39 PM By Brittany Maldonado
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They’re usually tasked with keeping the peace.

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Former Bay Area Mayor Joins Reality TV Circuit

07/10/2025 - 9:47 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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Over the past decade, we’ve watched our share of reality TV stars enter political life. But lately, the tables have turned, with more politicians joining reality TV.

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Someone’s Shooting Donkeys With Arrows in Moreno Valley. Officials Are Asking for the Public’s Help.

06/24/2025 - 11:40 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is searching for two injured donkeys and the person or persons responsible for harming them.

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Martin Short is California’s Newest Mayor (Sort Of)

05/16/2024 - 8:29 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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He’s filled us with laughter on Saturday Night Live — not to mention Clifford, Three Amigos, and Father of the Bride.

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Meet the Camels Saving the Mojave’s Joshua Trees

02/13/2024 - 4:11 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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Four years ago, a fire tore through the Mojave National Preserve, destroying some 1.3 million Joshua Trees, or about a quarter of the population. Restoration efforts would prove difficult.

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Campaigns & Elections

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
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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…

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