Feb. 15, 2026
Paradise Council Considers Renaming Town Hall to Honor Late Congressman
Mayor requests town hall be renamed after Doug LaMalfa, who helped with recovery efforts after Paradise fire
Feb. 15, 2026
Laguna Beach Considers Shift to Charter City Status
Potential change could impact parking, contracting, and local control
Feb. 15, 2026
Antioch Hires Former Stockton City Attorney Lori Asuncion
Asuncion brings 18 years of municipal law experience to the role, with expertise in land use, Brown Act compliance, and litigation management.
Feb. 15, 2026
Infighting Erupts Over San Francisco's Reparations Fund
Lawsuit filed to challenge city's plan to pay Black residents from taxpayer money
Feb. 14, 2026
L.A. Turns to Solar Power to Fix Broken Streetlights
City Council members propose $65 million plan to convert 12% of streetlights to solar amid repair backlog.
Feb. 14, 2026
Thousands Expected for Iranian 'Global Day of Action' Protest in LA
Protesters to gather at City Hall in solidarity with ongoing unrest in Iran
Feb. 14, 2026
Berkeley Police Oversight Office in Turmoil After Director's Sudden Firing
Civilian oversight board faces vacancies and resistance from police union as it fights to maintain independence
Feb. 14, 2026
Westside LA Council Members Pool Funds for Street Light Repairs
Katy Yaroslavsky and Traci Park allocate $500,000 to address backlog of over 1,100 repair cases
Feb. 14, 2026
Dublin Considers Raising Hotel Tax to 12%
City Council to vote on ballot measure that could generate $700K annually
Feb. 14, 2026
Allegations of Retaliation, Nepotism Roil East Bay Parks District
Former general manager Sabrina Landreth files legal claim against elected officials over harassment, contract steering
Feb. 14, 2026
LA County Seeks New Tax Hike Amid Homelessness Spending Scrutiny
County leaders face backlash over poor oversight and lack of transparency in managing billions spent on homelessness programs.
Feb. 13, 2026
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Directed Palisades Fire Damage Control
Email shows mayor's involvement in handling media inquiries after arson-caused blaze
Feb. 13, 2026
Santa Barbara City Council Approves Charter Amendment Measure
Voters to decide on measure to modernize contract and lease rules in June special election
Feb. 13, 2026
Healdsburg Advances Sweeping Housing Changes
City Council to discuss next steps in implementing state-mandated housing reforms
Feb. 13, 2026
Federal Judge Rules L.A. Liable for Destroying Homeless People's Property
Ruling finds city altered records to cover up unlawful seizures during encampment cleanups
Feb. 13, 2026
Report: L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Controlled Media Strategy After Wildfires
The Democrat mayor reportedly limited interviews and the release of a critical fire department report.
Feb. 13, 2026
San Francisco approves new RESET Center for drug users despite legal concerns
The 25-bed pilot program aims to connect intoxicated individuals with treatment, but some supervisors worry about its coercive approach and legal risks.
Feb. 13, 2026
Stockton Commission Weighs Potential Salary Increase for City Council
Controversial figure Motecuzoma Sanchez leads citizens' board considering pay raise for elected officials.
Feb. 13, 2026
Emails Reveal LA Mayor Bass Controlled Palisades Fire Messaging
Bass accused of orchestrating LAFD's public response and watering down critical details in after-action report
Feb. 13, 2026
Culver City Residents Dispute Attorney General's Claim of Crime Problem
Bondi's remarks about crime in the LA suburb confuse local officials and residents.
