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L.A. May Sue Texas’ Governor

Thu, 09/07/2023 - 07:52 By Brittany Maldonado
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The Los Angeles City Council has directed City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto to investigate whether Texas Gov.

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Texas Court Strikes Down Law That Stripped Local Control

Thu, 08/31/2023 - 09:05 By Brittany Maldonado
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A Texas law that prohibits cities and counties from passing a host of local regulations was

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U.S. Supreme Court May Finally Weigh in on Martin v. Boise

Thu, 08/31/2023 - 09:01 By Brittany Maldonado
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A Ninth Circuit ruling that banned many cities from enforcing anti-camping laws could finally be taken up by the U.S.

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Mark Ridley-Thomas Sentenced to Three and a Half Years in Prison

Mon, 08/28/2023 - 16:57 By Brittany Maldonado
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He was one of the most powerful politicians in Los Angeles. Now he's headed to federal prison for the next three and a half years.
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Ten East Bay Officers Indicted in Federal Probe

Tue, 08/22/2023 - 09:19 By Brittany M.
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The allegations are frightening and appalling.

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Ex-Anaheim Mayor Will Plead Guilty to Public Corruption Charges

Thu, 08/17/2023 - 10:18 By Brittany M.

Former Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu has agreed to a guilty plea in the corruption scheme involving the now defunct Angel Stadium land deal.

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Burke Public Law Update: Court Rules Commercial Cannabis Businesses Are Similar To Current Land Uses And Covered By City’s General Plan EIR

Fri, 07/28/2023 - 11:23 By Brittany M.

In Lucas v. City of Pomona, the Court of Appeal, Second District, recently held that proposed land uses relating to commercial cannabis businesses are similar to existing and defined land uses within a zoning ordinance district and do not require additional environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

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Former La Habra Police Chief Convicted for His Role in the Jan. 6 Insurrection

Tue, 07/18/2023 - 04:49 By Brittany M.

A former La Habra, California police chief was convicted Thursday in connection with the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

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Homelessness Forced a Councilmember Out of Her District. Should She Keep Her Seat?

Tue, 06/27/2023 - 04:49 By Brittany M.

California’s affordable housing crisis has forced countless residents out of their homes and neighborhoods. As an unfolding drama in Ojai reminds us, elected officials are not immune.

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Ex-Milpitas Manager Files Claim Against City

Mon, 06/26/2023 - 19:09 By Brittany M.

A former Milpitas city manager has filed a claim for damages against the city, three months after council members declined to renew his contract. 

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Laguna Beach Hires Interim City Manager
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Retired Irvine city manager Sean Joyce will take over as the interim city manager of Laguna Beach…
Manteca Hires New Director of Finance
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
The City of Manteca has hired a new finance director. Shay Narayan, who currently serves as budget…
City Manager Shohreh Dupuis Parts Ways With Laguna Beach
Monday, August 28, 2023
The City of Laguna Beach has announced a “mutually-agreed upon” separation with Shohreh Dupuis, who…
Benicia Taps Next City Manager
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Benicia’s city council has promoted its interim city manager to the permanent role.  Mario…
Ventura Hires Former Sheriff as City Manager
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Former Ventura County Sheriff Bill Ayub has been appointed to the city manager’s position in…
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