The FPPC has been receiving complaints alleging taxpayer money is being used for political purposes. Now they want the authority to prosecute agencies who misuse their funds.
What this will mean for cities and counties remains unclear.
The sheriff’s deputy, Caren Carl Mandoyan, had been fired in 2016 by former Sheriff Jim McDonnell amid accusations of domestic abuse.
At least 450 other employees received more than $100,000 last year.
The median for a two-bedroom in the city is $4,630.
Hundreds of jurisdictions have been forced to switch to district-based elections. Now, some are fighting back.
Alameda is using tech to ensure a level playing field.
The Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office has appointed Mohammed Al Rawi as its new Chief Information Officer
To date, over 2,628 measures have been introduced and many impact local revenues and governance.
This week, San Francisco, along with Chicago and New York sent a letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration asking for a review of the effect e-cigarettes have on public health.
A years-long dispute over the property tax assessment for Levi’s Stadium has yielded a major victory for the San Francisco 49ers that will deal a financial blow to public agencies and the Santa Cla