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State Settles Counties’ Lawsuit Over Leaking Underground Tanks
The California Department of General Services has settled a lawsuit filed by the counties of Sacramento and Alameda alleging leaking underground storage tanks have created a public health hazard.
Tags: FeaturednewslegallawsuitSacramentoAlamedapublic healthShasta County’s Elections Commission is a Complete Dumpster Fire
A second member of the Shasta County Elections Commission resigned on Monday, leaving the body without the quorum needed to move forward with its regularly scheduled meeting. Meanwhile, a third member is due to step down any day now.
Tags: Featurednewselectionselection integrityShastaPoll Shows Majority of Solano County Voters Oppose the California Forever Project
We’ve got some bad news for the billionaires behind the California Forever project. It turns out Solano County voters are just not that into you.
Tags: FeaturednewsSolanopollCalifornia ForeverSupervisors Approve Package to Promote Filming in Riverside County
The package was proposed by the Office of Economic Development and passed by a 5-0 vote.
Tags: Featurednewseconomic developmentRiversideDon't Miss These Grant Opportunities for Fire and Emergency Services
This list contains a trove of funding opportunities for public safety organizations, first responders, EMS organizations, nonprofits, and schools.
Tags: Featurednewspublic safetyfiregrantsCalifornia ConsultingNapa Becomes Second County with an All-Female Board of Supervisors
In a historic first for the Bay Area, the Napa County Board of Supervisors is set to become an all-female body this January.
Tags: Featurednewswomencampaigns and electionsNapafemale empowermentActor Sues L.A. County District Attorney for Allegedly Destroying his Career
"The arrest and charges against Mr. Gatt — for which he was branded by the Los Angeles DA and LAPD as a serial pedophile — were based on fabricated evidence,” the plaintiff's attorney said.
Tags: FeaturednewslegalGeorge Gascondistrict attorneylawsuitLos AngelesSF Supervisor Connie Chan Calls Mayor Breed ‘Incompetent’ and ‘Lazy’
San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan is under fire for comments she reportedly made about the city’s Black mayor in a Chinese language newspaper.
Tags: FeaturednewsSan Franciscocrimemayorcounty supervisorNew Bill Would Clarify Builder’s Remedy Rules
A law aimed at coaxing cities to plan for more affordable housing has been causing confusion for local governments and developers alike. State lawmakers could soon clarify its perimeters, giving the law more teeth and speeding up implementation.
Tags: Featurednewslaws and legislationhousingbuilder's remedyhousing and land uselegalCalifornia Consulting Publishes Latest Coastal/Waterways Grants
The following list of Coastal/Waterways Grants was published by California Consulting, Inc.
Tags: FeaturednewsCalifornia ConsultinggrantsSan Mateo Deputy Claims Retaliation by Sheriff
A member of the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Department has filed a lawsuit alleging workplace retaliation after he declined to endorse Sheriff Christina Corpus in the June 2022 election.
Tags: FeaturednewsSan Mateo County SherifflawsuitlegalVideo Shows Teen Was Following Orders When She was Shot by San Bernardino Deputies
For the second time in a month, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is facing serious questions about the use of deadly force.
Tags: Featurednewspolicinguse of forceSan BernardinoSan Bernardino County Sheriff's DepartmentBay Area Counties Issue Measles Advisory
The Association of Bay Area Health Officers (ABAHO) is urging the public to get up-to-date on measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccinations following a rise in measles cases.
Tags: Featurednewshealthpublic healthvaccinesvaccinationmeaslesRiverside Hires New Ag Commissioner, Delia Jimenez Cioc
Cioc has worked for the office since 2004 and most recently served as assistant agricultural commissioner.
Tags: FeaturednewsRiversideagriculturecomings and goingsCalifornia Consulting Publishes List of Law Enforcement Grants
Law enforcement agencies: Don't miss these important opportunities!
Tags: FeaturednewsgrantsCalifornia ConsultingMember of Ventura County Water Board Pleads Guilty in Water Theft Scheme
Between 2019 and 2021, Naumann stole $30,000 worth of water for his own farm.
Tags: Featurednewslegalventura countywater boardwatertheftFresno Seeks Applicants for its Library Book Review Committee
The committee will consist of 11 people. Each supervisor will appoint two members. The final member will be appointed by the county’s chief administrative officer.
Tags: FeaturednewsFresnolibrariesBerkeley Will Repeal its Ban on Gas Appliances. What Does it Mean for Other Jurisdictions?
Jot Condie, CRA President and CEO, said any city or county that passed an ordinance similar to Berkeley’s should take it off the books.
Tags: FeaturednewsPolicygreenclimate changeSan FranciscoAll L.A. Beaches Closed Due to Health Advisory
The advisory is expected to remain in effect until Wednesday, April 3 at 8 a.m., but it could be extended.
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