by Robb Korinke
Trump’s New Homeless Czar is a Familiar Face to Cities and Counties
Mon, 12/9/2019
The Trump administration has hired a new executive director for the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness and a number of California cities and counties will recognize his name.
Ex-Contra Costa Fire Battalion Chief Accused of Fraud
Mon, 12/9/2019
A former fire battalion chief for Contra Costa County has been charged with 12 felonies for allegedly falsifying payroll records and misappropriating public funds.
Despite Promises, Big Marijuana Holds All the Cards Two Years After Commercial Legalization
Mon, 12/9/2019
When Prop 64 was pitched to voters, leaders promised small farmers would be taken care of. Instead, two years after commercial cannabis was legalized, Big Marijuana is king.
Bipartisan Environmental Bill Carries Benefits for California Local Government
Mon, 12/9/2019
Congress is considering a bill that would have significant and long-lasting benefits for California at the state and local levels.
Head of L.A. Homeless Services Authority Stepping Down
Wed, 12/4/2019
The man who coordinates homeless services for the City and County of Los Angeles is stepping down at the end of the month.
L.A. County to Honor Unclaimed Dead
Wed, 12/4/2019
1,457 people who died without loved ones to claim them will be honored at a 10:00 a.m. ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at the Los Angeles County Crematory and Cemetery on 3301 E. 1st St.
Marin County to Recognize Probationers Living Upstanding Lives
Wed, 12/4/2019
Marin County will honor a dozen people who turned things around after incarceration and have lived their lives as honorable and productive members of society.
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Top Stories
Monday, December 9, 2019 - 03:56
Legal
Wednesday, December 4, 2019 - 05:15
California’s attorney general and three Bay Area counties have filed suit against the Neptune Society, a popular cremation service provider, alleging it defrauded its customers.
Policy
Monday, December 9, 2019 - 03:37
When Prop 64 was pitched to voters, leaders promised small farmers would be taken care of. Instead, two years after commercial cannabis was legalized, Big Marijuana is king.
Finance
Saturday, November 30, 2019 - 05:34
Los Angeles County voters may be asked to pay an additional 6 cents per square foot of property to help bolster firefighting efforts in Southern California.