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Irvine Votes to Stay With Troubled OC Power Authority

Tue, 01/03/2023 - 06:30 By Brittany M.

The Irvine City Council has voted 3-2 to remain part of the troubled Orange County Power Authority (OCPA).

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A Councilwoman's Secret Breast Enhancement Could Lead to New Ethics Rules in El Monte

Thu, 08/05/2021 - 09:46 By Brittany M.

An El Monte councilwoman is under fire for failing to report $1,100 from a lobbyist that was put toward her breast augmentation surgery.

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These Twitter-famous mayors are changing the way electeds use social media

Tue, 03/09/2021 - 04:55 By Brittany M.
The group includes Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, Compton’s Aja Brown, Culver City’s Alex Fisch, and West Hollywood’s Lindsey Horvath.
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Some Local Governments Are Suspending Public Records Requests in Response to Coronavirus

Thu, 04/02/2020 - 05:33 By Brittany M.
They do so at great legal risk.
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Lynwood Councilwoman Faces Scrutiny Over Ties to Marijuana Industry

Mon, 04/29/2019 - 20:53 By Brittany M.
An L.A.Times report reveals Aide Castro was profiting from the pot industry while pushing for commercial cannabis on the dais.
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Kings Games and Black Panther Tix: Soda Inc. Spends Big to Influence Lawmakers

Wed, 04/24/2019 - 18:38 By Brittany M.

When it comes to discouraging lawmakers from raising taxes on sugary drinks, Big Soda sure know how to sweeten the pot.

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Bill Introduced Giving FPPC Enforcement Power over Government Entities

Tue, 04/16/2019 - 10:37 By Andreas

A new assembly bill aims to give the FPPC enforcement authority over local agencies and public officials. Will this change the way ballot measure campaigns are conducted?​

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L.A.’s Ethics Commission Has Changed Its Tune on Developer Donations

Thu, 02/28/2019 - 04:44 By Brittany M.

A corruption probe involving more than a dozen city officials will do that, I guess.

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Inglewood’s Decision to Destroy Scores of Police Records Rattles Civil Rights Advocates

Wed, 01/02/2019 - 07:36 By Brittany M.

The decision came just weeks before a new law would have required making them available to the public.

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Simi Valley Will Re-Do Its Vote on SB 54. Here’s Why.

Wed, 05/30/2018 - 18:00 By Brittany M.

Transparency.

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Santa Ana Considers Allowing Noncitizens to Vote
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Undocumented immigrants could be able to vote in Santa Ana municipal elections under a policy being…
Rancho Cordova to Adopt New Map for District Elections
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
The Rancho Cordova City Council will take a major step next week toward finalizing a district-based…
Oakland Sees Another Election Mix-Up Involving Candidates for School Board
Thursday, August 24, 2023
A city error that almost disqualified the only two candidates from Oakland Unified’s District 5…
Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln Running for Congress
Thursday, July 20, 2023
In 2020, Stockton experienced a huge political upset when the Republican pastor of a local church,…
Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer Launches Bid to Unseat Terra Lawson-Remer
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer has announced his candidacy for the county’s Third District…

Comings & Goings

Santa Barbara County Sees More City Manager Retirements
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
At least two administrators from the Santa Barbara County area will vacate their positions this…
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…
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