City Hall

Apr. 18, 2026

Pratt Slams LA Mayor's 'Performative' Climate Plan

Reality star and mayoral candidate says Bass ignoring 'immediate public health threats' like homeless encampments

Apr. 17, 2026

Stockton to Restore DEI Officer Role After Probe

City faces potential state audit over alleged misuse of diversity program funds.

Apr. 17, 2026

LA City Council Approves $30K for Zoom, Teleconferencing Services

New state mandate requires expanded remote access to public meetings.

Apr. 17, 2026

Fairfield Resident Challenges City's Handling of Unlawful Assessment Fees

Letter urges broader refunds and scrutiny of other districts after appellate court ruling

Apr. 17, 2026

LA Mayor Focuses on Climate Plan Amid City Crises

Karen Bass unveils ambitious green agenda as LA struggles with homelessness, public safety, and fiscal woes.

Apr. 17, 2026

Napa Spends $22M From Voter-Approved Tax Hike

One year after Measure G's 1-cent sales tax increase, the city is investing in parks, roads, and community facilities.

Apr. 17, 2026

Pasadena City Council and School Board to Hold Joint Meeting

The two bodies will discuss green energy initiatives, federal funding, and after-school programs.

Apr. 17, 2026

San Francisco Breaks Ground on New Fire Training Mega-Campus

The $270.8 million facility in Bayview will consolidate aging training sites and provide state-of-the-art drills for SFFD firefighters and EMTs.

Apr. 17, 2026

Pasadena Rental Board Scraps Tenant Privacy Policy After Landlord Backlash

New rule requires redacted rent increase notices only for potential violations, not all 25,000 annual cases

Apr. 17, 2026

San Marino Homeowners Face Hikes in Public Safety Tax and Sewer Fees

City Council approves 5% increase in public safety parcel tax and 3% rise in sewer service charges to cover rising costs and infrastructure needs

Apr. 17, 2026

Palo Alto Appoints Environmental Lawyer as New City Attorney

Chris Jensen, with deep Bay Area municipal experience and a science background, expected to navigate city's complex legal issues.

Apr. 16, 2026

Chula Vista Looks (Briefly) Into the Future

What's the plan for Chula Vista's next five years? We read a draft strategic plan, so you don't have to.

Apr. 16, 2026

L.A. Mayor Unveils New Climate Action Plan

Aims to double solar power and cut fossil fuel use by 2030

Apr. 16, 2026

Rainbow Grocery Celebrates 50 Years in San Francisco

Longtime natural foods co-op marks milestone with community anniversary party

Apr. 16, 2026

Pasadena's Black Infant Health Program Faces Lawsuit Over Eligibility

A non-Black mother sues over denied access to the maternal support program

Apr. 16, 2026

Divisions Deepen at LA City Hall Over Venice Homeless Encampment

Debate over enforcement efforts and shelter options as city plans to clear contentious site

Apr. 16, 2026

Oakland Passes Measure to Clear RVs and Cars Used as Shelter

The new policy allows the city to remove vehicles used as housing, even when no alternative is available.

Apr. 16, 2026

Lurie Proposes $195M for SF Hospitals, Streets, and Plazas

Mayor fast-tracks voter-approved bond funds for critical infrastructure upgrades across the city.

Apr. 16, 2026

San Diego Proposal to Cut Downtown Parking Rates Fails

City Council committee rejects plan to slash special event meter rates, but leaves door open for future changes.

Apr. 16, 2026

Los Angeles Mayor Unveils Sweeping 14-Point Climate Plan

The ambitious strategy aims to reduce emissions, expand green spaces, and make the city more resilient to climate change impacts.