Noncitizen voting was gaining steam in L.A. Then fears of Trump backlash scuttled the plan
It was a traumatic moment for much of Southern California, as federal immigration agents snatched undocumented workers from…
Oakland sued over nearly $1 million fine for property owners accused of cutting down 38 trees
A couple is suing Oakland, California, in an effort to challenge a costly fine from city officials, who…
New affordable housing won’t make a dent in the overall crisis
To the editor: It’s gratifying to see a front-page article announcing new affordable housing (“Downtown L.A. World Trade…
City Council moves forward with surveillance expansion, delays rent control measure | City Government
The Berkeley City Council pushed forward Tuesday night with efforts to find technology vendors for new surveillance technology…
LA City Council pulls noncitizen voting proposal at the last minute
Topline: The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday pulled a ballot proposal for November that could have led…
City council to vote on amendments to Berkeley Rent Ordinance | Housing
A number of proposed amendments to Berkeley’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance could appear on the ballot this fall if…
Union Pacific, California city agree on plan to allow access to remote waterfall
DUNSMUIR, Calif. – Union Pacific and the city of Dunsmuir have agreed to a lease that will allow…
LA’s housing hell exposed — as three luxury townhouses sit half-built after 10 years
Three luxury townhouse projects that have been left half-built for nearly a decade have descended into a horrific…
Bakersfield City Council adopts fiscal year 2026-2027 budget
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield City Council adopted the upcoming fiscal year’s budget Wednesday night, making a…
Sacramento City Council meeting disrupted as immigration enforcement plan approved
STRONGER DOCUMENTATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY. HEATED MOMENTS AT SACRAMENTO CITY COUNCIL AS CITY LEADERS APPROVED AN ACTION PLAN TO…
Sacramento launches pilot program for cannabis consumption lounges
Sacramento is moving into a new phase of legal cannabis after the City Council approved a five-year pilot…
Residents resist proposed changes to LB City Council meetings; motion fails on the floor
A highly controversial item that aimed to change the way city council meetings are run, and the public’s…