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U.S. Supreme Court Sides with El Dorado County Homeowner in Fight Over Impact Fees

CountyNews - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 08:53

A new U.S. Supreme Court ruling could make it harder for cities and counties to charge impact fees on development projects.

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Lawsuit Accuses L.A. County of Bilking Contract Cities

CountyNews - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 08:47

The City of Lancaster has filed a lawsuit against Los Angeles County, alleging overcharges for public safety services.

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Industry to Host Specialized Autism Training for the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department to Enhance Interactions with the Autistic Community

CountyNews - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 08:42

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.

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Leveraging Inflation Reduction Act Tax Credits to Help Pay for Clean Energy Projects

CountyNews - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 08:33

By Tom Willard, Vice President of NV5 Clean Energy

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Municipal Grant Opportunities from California Consulting, Inc.

CountyNews - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 08:23

California Consulting brings you an updated list of grants available to cities and counties in April 2024.

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State Settles Counties’ Lawsuit Over Leaking Underground Tanks

CountyNews - Wed, 04/10/2024 - 12:42

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.

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Shasta County’s Elections Commission is a Complete Dumpster Fire

CountyNews - Wed, 04/10/2024 - 12:39

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.

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Poll Shows Majority of Solano County Voters Oppose the California Forever Project

CountyNews - Wed, 04/10/2024 - 12:30

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.

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Supervisors Approve Package to Promote Filming in Riverside County

CountyNews - Wed, 04/10/2024 - 12:22

The package was proposed by the Office of Economic Development and passed by a 5-0 vote.

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Don't Miss These Grant Opportunities for Fire and Emergency Services

CountyNews - Wed, 04/10/2024 - 12:18

This list contains a trove of funding opportunities for public safety organizations, first responders, EMS organizations, nonprofits, and schools.

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Napa Becomes Second County with an All-Female Board of Supervisors

CountyNews - Mon, 04/08/2024 - 07:56

In a historic first for the Bay Area, the Napa County Board of Supervisors is set to become an all-female body this January. 

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Actor Sues L.A. County District Attorney for Allegedly Destroying his Career

CountyNews - Mon, 04/08/2024 - 07:51

"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.  

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SF Supervisor Connie Chan Calls Mayor Breed ‘Incompetent’ and ‘Lazy’

CountyNews - Mon, 04/08/2024 - 07:33

San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan is under fire for comments she reportedly made about the city’s Black mayor in a Chinese language newspaper. 

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New Bill Would Clarify Builder’s Remedy Rules

CountyNews - Mon, 04/08/2024 - 07:30

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.

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California Consulting Publishes Latest Coastal/Waterways Grants

CountyNews - Mon, 04/08/2024 - 07:29

The following list of Coastal/Waterways Grants was published by California Consulting, Inc. 

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San Mateo Deputy Claims Retaliation by Sheriff

CountyNews - Wed, 04/03/2024 - 10:26

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.

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Video Shows Teen Was Following Orders When She was Shot by San Bernardino Deputies

CountyNews - Wed, 04/03/2024 - 10:22

For the second time in a month, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is facing serious questions about the use of deadly force.  

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Bay Area Counties Issue Measles Advisory

CountyNews - Wed, 04/03/2024 - 10:16

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.

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Riverside Hires New Ag Commissioner, Delia Jimenez Cioc

CountyNews - Wed, 04/03/2024 - 10:13

Cioc has worked for the office since 2004 and most recently served as assistant agricultural commissioner. 

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California Consulting Publishes List of Law Enforcement Grants

CountyNews - Wed, 04/03/2024 - 10:09

Law enforcement agencies: Don't miss these important opportunities!

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