Off-Cycle Local Elections Moving to Even Years
A new law will require cities, counties and school districts that hold their regular elections on an off-cycle and that have low turnout to move their elections to align with statewide elections.
Exclusive: CityNews Publishes Poll of California Mayors and Councilmembers, Divides Clear on Top Public Policy Issues
CityNews has released the results of an innovative opinion poll of California’s mayors and councilmembers, conducted in partnership with Prime Group. A discussion of the poll’s findings will take place Wednesday, June 14 at 11:30am PST through a free, Webinar
California is Devouring Its Young
California's young people are being pushed out by high home prices, disappointing job opportunities, and policies that make the state an increasingly unfriendly place to live.
Small Towns Hold the Key to Journalism’s Future
One journalist's valuable lesson from the 2016 Election.
Villain or Man of the People? A Profile of Ex-Cudahy City Manager George Perez
The man once affectionately known as “Mr. Cudahy” is now a pariah among much of his hometown.
Year in Review: California City News’ Top Stories of 2016
The 10 stories that most captured our readers’ attention this year.
Sanctuary Cities Gear Up for Fight With Trump
Editorial by Mike Madrid
PROP. 64: WHAT’S IN IT FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS?
With Prop. 64 on the Nov. 8 ballot, California voters will decide whether cannabis should become legal for recreational use among adults age 21 and older.
Q&A With Retired Hayward City Manager Fran David
We had a chance to sit down with Fran David, who recently retired as City Manager for the City of Hayward.
California Cities Honor Voters’ Mandate to Keep Up With Technology
Contributed by: Donald Maynor, Esq.