Sacramento County supervisors met last Tuesday to discuss the fate of the Inspector General’s Office.
Here Are the Local Cannabis Measures Appearing on the Nov. 6 Ballot
Tue, 10/16/2018
There are dozens of local measures on cannabis to be decided by voters in California next month. Most of them would establish a new tax basis for marijuana businesses.
Sonoma County Mourns Passing of Local Trailblazer Helen Rudee
Sat, 10/13/2018
Former Sonoma County Supervisor Helen Rudee inspired a generation of women to run for political office. She died last month at the age of 100 — yet another testament to the spirit and grit she displayed during her long career in public service.
Santa Cruz Judge, Ex-Supervisor Dies Suddenly While Vacationing in France
Sat, 10/13/2018
Santa Cruz County Superior Court Judge Jeff Almquist was appointed by Gov. Gray Davis in 2003. He had previously served on the County Board of Supervisors, the County Board of Education, and the Regional Transportation Commission.
New Report Highlights Strengths and Weaknesses of Emergency Alert and Warning Systems in Sonoma County
Sat, 10/13/2018
Sonoma County has completed a first of its kind test of its emergency alert and warning mechanisms in the wake of wildfires that destroyed more than 5,000 structures and killed dozens of people nearly one year ago.
MuniServices / Avenu: Potential Changes Coming to CA's Local Government
Tue, 10/9/2018
Last month, MuniServices / Avenu published a legislative update that focused on over 50 bills, which impacted local revenue streams or administration in one way or another, that had made it to the
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Sunday, October 21, 2018 - 05:52
Legal
Tuesday, October 16, 2018 - 04:16
In late August, an Oakland resident with a history of psychiatric issues walked into John George Psychiatric Pavilion in San Leandro to refill a prescription.
Policy
Sunday, October 21, 2018 - 05:44
Los Angeles County officials have approved a new program aimed at tackling a disturbing Typhus epidemic. The program will entail a mass cleanup of homeless encampments in L.A.
Finance
Monday, September 10, 2018 - 03:08
Santa Barbara County is itching to see what first quarter revenues look like after residents approved new cannabis taxes in June.