Vallejo city manager Joseph Tanner was on the frontlines in 2008 when the city was headed toward bankruptcy in 2008.
In the wake of the economic crisis, municipalities across California have struggled to maintain city operations while balancing a budget.
Though the case surrounding Stockton’s bankruptcy is winding down, the city still is the center of attention when it comes to the ever-contentious issue of pension.
Recently, an administrative panel decided to roll back changes to public employee pensions.
Cannabis users were ecstatic when voters legalized marijuana in 2016. But reform came with a price — quite literally.
With more access to information than ever before, it is now even more difficult for people and even policymakers to separate facts from misinformation.
