California lawmakers push to hide public records, politicians
Lawmakers in the state Legislature have introduced about a dozen proposals that would make it harder to confront your local ...
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Madera calls itself a ‘welcoming city.’ Here’s how that differs from a sanctuary city
It’s not a sanctuary city. Technically, it’s a “welcoming city for all,” regardless of race, religion, sex, immigration status, nationality and so on. That’s what the Madera City Council ...
Southern California fire danger zones increase 76% in new maps
Cities with first-time fire zone designations include Santa Monica, La Cañada-Flintridge, South Pasadena, Alhambra, ...
California caps city council campaign contributions at $5,500 but some cities say that’s too high
Most Inland Empire cities that pass their own campaign finance laws want to keep campaign spending under California’s current cap of $5,500 for local candidates. But a few go the other way, choosing ...
California fire hazard severity maps released for 4th phase. See where SoCal counties stand
California officials on Monday released the fourth and final set of county maps that rate the likelihood and severity of ...
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California Voice: New bill promises to accelerate local government financial reporting
After an extended period of calm, fiscal distress is returning to California cities. Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco and Oakland are all grappling with large budget deficits. In Oakland, the ...