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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

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 - 10:34

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 feesdevelopment

Kings County Growers Could Face Millions in Fines After State’s Crackdown on Groundwater Pumping

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 - 10:32

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 county

State Auditor Flags Problems with Local Cannabis Permitting

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 - 10:29

A new state audit has found problems with the way some municipalities handle commercial cannabis permitting. 

Tags: FeaturednewsAudittransparencycorruptioncannabisMontereySanta Barbara

Meet the First Female Superintendent of San Diego County Schools

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 - 10:25

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 Diegowomen

California Consulting Publishes Latest Inventory of Coastal/Waterways Grants

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 - 10:22

Don't miss these deadlines!

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

Monday, April 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.

Tags: Featurednewsscotussupreme courtimpact feesdevelopmenthousingland usehousing and land useEl Dorado

Lawsuit Accuses L.A. County of Bilking Contract Cities

Monday, April 15, 2024 - 08:47

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 Department

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

Monday, April 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.

Tags: Featurednewspublic safetyLos Angeles

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

Monday, April 15, 2024 - 08:33

By Tom Willard, Vice President of NV5 Clean Energy

Tags: Featurednewsgreentaxenergybrownfields

Municipal Grant Opportunities from California Consulting, Inc.

Monday, April 15, 2024 - 08:23

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

Tags: FeaturednewsListsgrantsCalifornia Consulting

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