A bill introduced last week by Assemblywoman Luz Rivas (D – San Fernando Valley) would make Homelessness Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) funds contingent on what the author calls “tangible results.”
Many California workers, including those in the public sector, are entitled to bereavement leave under a state law that went into effect Jan. 1.
Sacramento would join a number of jurisdictions with independent redistricting commissions under a bill introduced this month by State Senator Angelique Ashby.
Important changes have been made to campaign contribution disclosure requirements for local government officials, as well as California paid sick leave and workers’ compensation claims.
SB 6, SB 1214, SB 1192 and AB 2173 all took effect January 1.
As the New Year approaches, local governments and public agencies in California need to be aware of some important changes to the California Public Records Act and the Brown Act.
In a 4-1 vote last week, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted to increase its own pay by 36%. The increase will take effect June 4.
Los Angeles County has 60 days to transfer some 280 youths out of the Barry J. Nidorf and Central juvenile halls following a decision by state regulators on Tuesday.
Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a $306.5 billion revised budget proposal Friday amid a shortfal