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Remote teams
fromLos Angeles Times
6 hours ago

Two days in the office a month? L.A. city attorney candidates tussle over telework

Los Angeles City Atty. Hydee Feldstein Soto and challenger Marissa Roy have opposing views on office attendance policies for city attorneys.
Los Angeles
fromCalifornia Post
4 days ago

Shocking poll says half of Angelenos want a democratic socialist for mayor: 'Holy Zohran Mamdani'

Almost half of Los Angeles voters prefer a democratic socialist candidate for mayor, according to a recent poll.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
11 hours ago

House Democrats to hold California 'shadow hearings' on midterm election security

California Democrats are holding hearings to defend state election systems against Trump's fraud allegations and threats of intervention.
fromInvestigative Post
1 day ago

Investigative Post event on reforming Buffalo and NY government.

John Kaehny has written and successfully lobbied for the passage of state and New York City laws related to government transparency and accountability, including the first open data law in the world in 2012.
NYC politics
SF politics
fromMission Local
1 day ago

S.F. D2 supervisor candidates knock on doors hoping for different answers

District 2 residents' feelings of being listened to are central to the campaigns for supervisor between Stephen Sherrill and Lori Brooke.
Education
fromKqed
1 day ago

Beloved San Jose Charter School Faces Potential Closure | KQED

There is a national shortage of credentialed teachers affecting compliance in schools, including East Side Unified School District.
New York City
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

Zohran Mamdani's Pick to Help "Fundamentally Change" the Way New Yorkers Relate to City Government

Tascha Van Auken aims to transform New Yorkers' relationship with city government through the Mayor's Office of Mass Engagement.
#california-governor-race
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Altadenans are rushing to rebuild, but progress is slow

Beatriz Coca, a retired psychologist, discovered the need for a temporary power pole during her home construction process, highlighting the complexities faced by many rebuilding their homes.
LA real estate
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Local elections profile: Bexley

Bexley is a suburban borough in southeast London known for its residential character, parks, and diverse demographics.
Social justice
fromSan Jose Spotlight
5 days ago

Aguilar: Santa Clara County's District 4 race should not be uncontested - San Jose Spotlight

Uncontested local races undermine democratic accountability and limit voter choice, impacting the lives of diverse communities in Santa Clara County.
fromCalifornia Post
4 days ago

Lefty SF Supervisor had been absent for several weeks before her leave of absence was made public

"She wants to regain stable health so she can thoughtfully and responsibly consider her options," her office told ABC7 Eyewitness News in a statement announcing her leave of absence and addressing the condition of her mental health.
Mission District
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
5 days ago

Redevelopment of NYCHA apartments in Chelsea at center of congressional race

Redevelopment of NYCHA complexes in Chelsea aims to replace 2,056 units with new apartments, raising concerns about public housing privatization.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

'Strong mayor' for Oakland? City Council gets its first look - and some aren't sold

Oakland's City Council is reviewing a proposal to strengthen the mayor's power, which may face challenges in approval.
#california
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
11 hours ago

California election experts sound alarm as rejected ballots quadruple

California's mail-in ballots faced significant delays, with late arrivals increasing fourfold compared to the previous election, impacting vote counting.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Californians say democracy is in peril, state should enact voting rights protections, poll shows

Two-thirds of California voters believe democracy is under attack, with strong support for a state Voting Rights Act following recent Supreme Court decisions.
US Elections
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

A messy California governor's race raises Democratic fears of potential loss

Democrats in California face unprecedented uncertainty in the gubernatorial race, risking their long-held control amid voter dissatisfaction.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

NYC Council members would have more control in establishing community boards, per new bill

A new bill proposes that NYC Council members appoint half of community board members to enhance local representation.
SF politics
from48 hills
2 days ago

SF budget picture improves as mayor tries to cut the tax that is part of the recovery - 48 hills

San Francisco's financial outlook is improving, driven by increased tax revenues, particularly from high-end real estate transactions.
#local-elections
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Your Party to focus local election efforts on backing independent candidates

Your Party is targeting urban areas with large Muslim populations to support independent candidates and community groups against Labour.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Your Party to focus local election efforts on backing independent candidates

Your Party is targeting urban areas with large Muslim populations to support independent candidates and community groups against Labour.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

In L.A. mayor's race, controversial poll shows Nithya Raman ahead of Karen Bass

Nithya Raman had a commanding lead in a field of five major candidates, with 33% of voters supporting her, while Bass trailed at 17%. Other polls have shown Bass in first place.
Los Angeles
California
fromStreetsblog
5 days ago

No Kings Rallies Throughout California - Streetsblog California

Record attendance of 8 million at No Kings rallies across the U.S., with significant participation in California's major cities.
#jackie-fielder
fromMission Local
6 days ago
Mission District

'I want to see her back:' District 9 closes ranks around Jackie Fielder, wary of mayoral pick

Mission District
fromMission Local
6 days ago

'I want to see her back:' District 9 closes ranks around Jackie Fielder, wary of mayoral pick

District 9 leaders support Supervisor Jackie Fielder's recovery and hope she remains in office despite her plans to resign.
SF politics
fromMission Local
5 days ago

S.F. supervisor Jackie Fielder will stay in office, seek leave of absence

Jackie Fielder will take a medical leave of absence to recover from a mental health condition while her office continues to operate normally.
#california-politics
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Commentary: Is California really going to elect a Republican governor? Is there a Democratic Plan B?

California's Democratic primary faces risks of splintering support, potentially allowing Republicans to advance in the election.
fromtherealdeal.com
5 days ago

City feels rudderless: Bass takes hits on housing as Raman, Miller look to score on Palisades stage

Raman described the city as rudderless and criticized the rebuilding effort as indefensibly slow, citing a lack of leadership on critical issues like insurance and health concerns.
NYC politics
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 week ago

LA mayoral debate offers patchy view of candidate field, clash on Measure ULA

The absence of key candidates highlighted the competitive nature of the Los Angeles mayoral race during the first debate.
London politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Campbell council picks new vice mayor after restaurant incident - San Jose Spotlight

Councilmember Anne Bybee appointed as vice mayor after Elliot Scozzola removed due to inappropriate behavior at a local restaurant.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

He was busted for gun possession. Now he's running for L.A. City Council

Estuardo Mazariegos believes his past gun conviction enhances his candidacy for Los Angeles City Council, connecting him with justice-impacted community members.
US Elections
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

The Silicon Valley congressional race is getting ugly | TechCrunch

The CA-17 race is intensifying with Ro Khanna facing challenges from Ethan Agarwal, who has a controversial legal history.
Fundraising
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Los Gatos Kiwanis Club hosting a meet and greet

Los Gatos Kiwanis Club hosts community events and donated $75,000 last year, with Ken Perrotti named California High School Athletic Director of the Year.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 weeks ago

San Jose District 9 candidate promises 'data driven' leadership - San Jose Spotlight

Rick Ator, a tech entrepreneur and neighborhood advocate, is running for San Jose's District 9 City Council seat, promising data-driven leadership focused on public safety, homelessness, and affordability.
Law
fromPadailypost
4 weeks ago

Palo Alto City Council announces pick for City Attorney

Palo Alto City Council will formally appoint Chris Jensen as city attorney on March 16, with a base salary of $380,000 and start date of March 30.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
4 weeks ago

Letters: Voters should reject Mahan and his trail of unfinished jobs

Matt Mahan should withdraw from the gubernatorial race to prevent vote-splitting among Democrats and focus on completing his mayoral duties in San Jose.
Fundraising
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

Los Gatos Kiwanis Club hosting a meet and greet

Los Gatos Kiwanis Club hosts community events and fundraising activities, while Athletic Director Ken Perrotti receives state recognition for leadership in education-based athletics.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 weeks ago

Only two Santa Clara County races are competitive - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County's 2024 elections feature several unopposed incumbents, while District Attorney Jeff Rosen and Supervisor Sylvia Arenas face challengers, with political experts noting uncontested races limit voter choice.
#los-angeles-elections
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Here's the final list of candidates for L.A. city elections

Fourteen candidates qualified to run for Los Angeles mayor in the June 2 primary, including incumbent Karen Bass, City Councilmember Nithya Raman, and former reality TV star Spencer Pratt, with seven City Council incumbents facing challengers.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Here's the final list of candidates for L.A. city elections

Fourteen candidates qualified to run for Los Angeles mayor in the June 2 primary, including incumbent Karen Bass, City Councilmember Nithya Raman, and former reality TV star Spencer Pratt, with seven City Council incumbents facing challengers.
#san-francisco-charter-reform
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago
SF politics

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie pushes charter reform ballot measures

Mayor Lurie proposes three charter amendments to modernize San Francisco's government structure, expand mayoral authority, streamline contracting, and reduce ballot measure complexity.
fromMission Local
4 weeks ago
SF politics

S.F. mayor, board president propose 3 ballot measures to expand executive branch power

Mayor Lurie and Board President Mandelman propose three charter reforms to expand mayoral power, reduce Board of Supervisors authority, and streamline city accountability through executive branch consolidation.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie pushes charter reform ballot measures

Mayor Lurie proposes three charter amendments to modernize San Francisco's government structure, expand mayoral authority, streamline contracting, and reduce ballot measure complexity.
#municipal-budget-planning
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

L.A. City Council should expand to 25 members, charter reform commission says

Los Angeles City Council should expand from 15 to 25 seats to improve representation for smaller ethnic groups and reflect current population of 3.9 million residents.
#municipal-budget
Pets
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Will anything keep Los Gatos cat from wallowing where it's not wanted?

Use practical deterrents—olfactory, tactile, and motion-activated—and provide alternative attractions like distant catnip to keep a neighborhood cat off iris plants.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Commentary: A political earthquake in mayor's race makes election a referendum on L.A.'s future

I had to set fire to my scorecard, and to the column I had just drafted, which touched on all the expected big-name challengers who had bowed out of the mayoral race in the past several days: L.A. County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, billionaire businessman Rick Caruso (who forced a runoff with Bass the last time around), and former L.A. Unified schools chief Austin Beutner.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Sunnyvale swears in new vice mayor

It's been a pleasure working with you for the past three years you've shown compassion, you've shown an effort to make our community a little bit better, said Sunnyvale Mayor Larry Klein to Mehlinger at Tuesday's meeting. I look forward to the partnership.
US politics
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

Which way for Measure ULA?

Measure ULA reform remains unresolved, creating uncertainty for large real estate transactions while Downtown Los Angeles shows both revitalization and decimation claims.
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Los Gatos to consider raising sales tax above statewide cap

Los Gatos may place a ballot measure to raise local sales tax and explore other revenue options to address $285.7–$307.2 million in unfunded needs.
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

City Hall shuffle: Here are the big moves that happened in 2025

In April, District 6 Councilmember Kevin Jenkins, who was serving as interim mayor at the time, fired Leigh Hanson, his chief of staff. Hanson had originally been hired by Sheng Thao and stayed on Thao was recalled and indicted. The impetus for Hanson's pink slip was the public uproar about notes that she took during a meeting that included a pejorative term for Black people. Hanson said the meaning of the notes was being misconstrued,
US politics
#oakland-governance
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan wants to be the optimistic candidate for California governor

Matt Mahan frames his campaign as pragmatic optimism focused on housing, homelessness, bipartisan policy experimentation, and rejecting the 'moderate' label.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Follow the money in San Jose's City Council races - San Jose Spotlight

“I'm honored to have received support from so many of my neighbors,” Altwer told San José Spotlight.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

As L.A. mayor's race takes shape, Palisades fire is a defining issue

In some ways, it was just another campaign coffee: Los Angeles mayoral candidate Austin Beutner in a roomful of voters talking about his career and life accomplishments. But this was no ordinary meet-and-greet. Beutner was standing inside a partially rebuilt house - with no doors, no windows and no drywall - in an area leveled by the Palisades fire. In the living room, about a dozen people spoke about what they had been through, from the frantic evacuation to the sight of smoldering ruins to the battle to get rebuilding permits.
Los Angeles
California
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

Big changes to Oakland City Council meeting rules - not everyone's happy

Oakland moved public hearings to about 3:30 p.m., enabling earlier discussion of major legislation and prompting concerns about reduced participation by working residents.
US politics
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

Oakland should become a 'strong mayor' city, says Mayor Lee's task force

Oakland's mayor should gain substantially stronger executive authority while the City Council obtains enhanced legislative and budgetary analysis and oversight powers.
#charter-reform
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Los Gatos service clubs serving up fundraising dinners

Local service clubs and cultural organizations are hosting January–February fundraisers, community events, and free museum days to support charities and foster neighborhood belonging.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Los Gatos group to hold vigils in response to violent immigration enforcement

Los Gatos vigils will memorialize people who died during violent immigration enforcement and demand safety for detainees and accountability for responsible parties.
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Court rules against Los Gatos' interpretation of builder's remedy law

Judge dismissed Los Gatos lawsuit, ruling that "the" in the builder's remedy law does not limit the number of 90-day resubmittal periods.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Court rules against Los Gatos' interpretation of builder's remedy law

Judge dismissed Los Gatos lawsuit, ruling developers may have multiple 90-day resubmittal periods under the state's builder's remedy law.
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