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SF Mayor Proposes Retail Store Curfew to Combat Crime
San Francisco could impose a new business curfew in the Tenderloin as part of ongoing efforts to crack down on crime.
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By Luke Montague, Director of Environmental Services, Southwest, SCS Engineers
Tags: FeaturednewsgreenenergybrownfieldsSuspect Arrested in ‘Ambush’ of L.A. Sheriff’s Deputy
Authorities have announced the arrest of a San Onofre gang member accused of shooting a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy in West Covina on Monday.
Tags: FeaturednewsLos Angeles County Sheriff's DepartmentArrestdeputyCalifornia Consulting Publishes Latest Public Works Grants
The following list of public works grants was published by California Consulting, Inc.
Tags: FeaturednewsgrantsCalifornia ConsultingLocal Governments Awarded $200 Million to Address Homeless Encampments
The Encampment Resolution Fund (ERF) grants will be allocated to nine cities and eight counties.
Tags: Featurednewshousing and land useHomelessnessgrantsCalifornia’s Greying Homeless Population Presents New Challenges for Governments
People 55 and over represent the fastest growing demographic among the unhoused.
Tags: Featurednewshousing and land useHomelessnesssenior citizensNew Survey Shows Plummeting Quality of Life in L.A. County
For the second time since 2022, Los Angeles received a Quality of Life Index of 53 — the lowest score ever recorded.
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Sonoma County officials have thrown a lifeline to struggling cannabis growers and manufacturers.
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Check out these grant opportunities!
Tags: FeaturednewsCalifornia Consultingpolicinglaw enforcementgrantsBurke Public Law Update: Nollan/Dollan Takings Claim May Be Filed to Challenge Development Impact Fees Imposed Pursuant To Legislation, Supreme Court Rules
In Sheetz v. County of El Dorado, California, the Court held that property owners and developers may file suit to claim that the imposition of development impact fees, as a condition of project approval and pursuant to legislation previously adopting fees, unconstitutionally exacts property.
Tags: Featurednewsland usescotussupreme courtlegalEl Doradoimpact feesdevelopmentKings County Growers Could Face Millions in Fines After State’s Crackdown on Groundwater Pumping
California warned local water agencies six months ago that they could be placed on probation if they failed to implement a groundwater management plan.
Tags: watergroundwaterFeaturednewskings countyState Auditor Flags Problems with Local Cannabis Permitting
A new state audit has found problems with the way some municipalities handle commercial cannabis permitting.
Tags: FeaturednewsAudittransparencycorruptioncannabisMontereySanta BarbaraMeet the First Female Superintendent of San Diego County Schools
Ciriza has worked in public education for three decades. She served as a teacher, principal, and human resources director before becoming Assistant Superintendent of Student Services and Programs at SDCOE.
Tags: FeaturednewsSan DiegowomenU.S. Supreme Court Sides with El Dorado County Homeowner in Fight Over Impact Fees
A new U.S. Supreme Court ruling could make it harder for cities and counties to charge impact fees on development projects.
Tags: Featurednewsscotussupreme courtimpact feesdevelopmenthousingland usehousing and land useEl DoradoLawsuit Accuses L.A. County of Bilking Contract Cities
The City of Lancaster has filed a lawsuit against Los Angeles County, alleging overcharges for public safety services.
Tags: FeaturednewslegallawsuitLos AngelesLos Angeles County Sheriff's DepartmentIndustry to Host Specialized Autism Training for the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department to Enhance Interactions with the Autistic Community
On April 16, the City of Industry will partner with Kate Movius of Autism Interaction Solutions and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Mental Evaluation Team (LASD MET) to host a specialized autism training for law enforcement to build awareness during Autism Acceptance Month.
Tags: Featurednewspublic safetyLos AngelesLeveraging Inflation Reduction Act Tax Credits to Help Pay for Clean Energy Projects
Municipal Grant Opportunities from California Consulting, Inc.
California Consulting brings you an updated list of grants available to cities and counties in April 2024.
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