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Burke 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.
Tags: FeaturednewsListsgrantsCalifornia ConsultingState 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.
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