Ex-city attorney, fierce critic of the 49ers, sues Santa Clara over ‘unlawful’ firing, retaliation for whistleblowing
Brian Doyle was fired without cause in September 2021 SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Former city attorney Brian Doyle, a…
Everyone loves AMLO, but will they love who comes next?
On a Saturday afternoon in early July, Mexico City’s vast Zócalo square was packed with supporters commemorating the fifth…
U.S. cities are embracing teen curfews, though they might not curb crime
In response to growing public concern about crime, cities and counties across the United States are turning to an…
Would Newsom’s constitutional convention to restrict guns open ‘Pandora’s box’?
Liberals and gun-control advocates worry constitutional convention could unleash free-for-all of amendments California Democrats are so enthusiastic about Gov….
How can LA combat its fentanyl crisis? MacArthur Park offers clues
In the center of a crisis, seeds of hope emerge. Grassroots efforts connect people to live-saving resources, but much…
New cities in the East Bay? Alameda County report considers incorporation
Unincorporated areas are rethinking what the county is providing their residents Alameda County is one of the most densely…
Here’s who will moderate the Republican presidential debate at the Reagan Library
The second Republican presidential debate, scheduled for late September at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, will…
High utility bills? California regulators must do more to protect consumers, auditor says
Column: Everyone loves to hate on the Public Utilities Commission. Officials say they’re working on it Is your electric…
Thought San Jose’s 2022 mayor’s race was expensive? Experts say brace yourself.
A $20k limit on candidates reimbursing their campaign loans was nixed in response to a SCOTUS ruling from last…
Can there be too many drive-thrus? One Colorado city is considering whether to impose a limit
Golden is considering limiting — or even banning — any new drive-thru operations in the city The venerable American…