L.A. County Supervisors Demand Answers From Sheriff’s Department on Controversial Hirings
Wed, Dec 4th
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is demanding answers after learning that the Sheriff’s Department hired dozens of officers with a history of...
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Michael Stock Replacing Barbara Olivier as Riverside County HR Director
Wed, Dec 4th
The County of Riverside has promoted Assistant Human Resources Director Michael Stock as its new head of Human Resources. Michael Stock is taking the reins...
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San Diego Supervisors Approve Smartphone App That Alerts CPR Trained Individuals of Nearby Heart Attack
Wed, Dec 4th
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors all agreed to move forward with negotiations with the creators of a smartphone app that notifies people with CPR...
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Audit Reveals Santa Clara County Child Abuse Hotline Allowed Calls to go Unanswered
Wed, Dec 4th
40 to 50 percent of calls to San Clara County’s child-abuse hotline went unanswered according to a recent audit. The audit was ordered by the county after...
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Announcing a New City/County News Contest: Throw Back Thursday!

In the spirit of celebrating the past, CaliforniaCityNews and CaliforniaCountyNews announce a new contest: Throw Back Thursday, city and county style. Just like the #tbt trend that sweeps Instagram every Thursday, we’re asking you to submit old pictures of your city. These pictures could be from way back in the day, before California was even officially a state, or from Y2K, bad 80's haircuts, or anything you can find!

Sonoma County Supervisors Speak Out on Efren Carrillo's Arrest

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors met for the first time since Supervisor Efren Carrillo’s arrest on July 13th. At the top of the meeting, the supervisors spent about 10 minutes, each giving their reaction on his actions. Supervisor Susan Gorin, the board’s most recently elected member, raised the most question about Carrillo’s actions and whether or not he was fit to continue serving on the board.

Orange County Supervisor’s Pension Draws Criticism

Pensions for government employees is a hotly debated topic. Orange County has faced some unwanted attention about their pensions and retirement benefits due to their tendency to speak out on the pensions of private citizens. As they request residents of Orange County pay more into their own pensions, they now face uncomfortable questions about their own plans.

Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office Names New Public Information Officer

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office has named Ryan Kennedy as its new public information officer. Kennedy will be replacing April Skalland, who wishes to return to patrol duties and is currently eyeing a promotion to sergeant.

Marin County’s Politics Take an Angry Turn

Despite their reputation as being a laid-back, affluent county, Marin County has recently seen its share of vitriolic politics according to many critical onlookers. Marin County Supervisor Susan Adams, who works as a nurse and is a mother of two and grandmother, has said she has not seen politicians handle themselves like this before. 

Los Angeles Board of Supervisors Takes Significant Step Towards Jail Overhaul

On Tuesday, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to accept a report from consultants calling for an overhaul of the county’s jail system. The $1.3 billion-1.6 billion renovation plan, if ultimately adopted, would be the largest of its kind. It would include the demolition and replacement of the Men’s Central Jail, as well as the renovation of additional facilities, and would also expand mental-health services for prisoners.

Humboldt County Courthouse to Look into Restoring Services After State Judicial Funding

After receiving a slight increase in funding from the state, Humboldt County is looking to extend the hours of its courthouse. This is a much needed change, as many citizens find themselves needing to rush to the courthouse before its closing time at 2 p.m. in order to do court-related tasks such as pay a parking ticket or file documents. 

Calculating Fiscal Impact of Realignment, Mandates no Easy Task

Shifts in authority don’t always bring the dollars

By John Howard

As the state shifts more and more responsibility to local governments, disputes over the size of the tab and who picks it up are growing. 

In theory, the transfer of state authority to the locals, such as in the $6.3 billion realignment program in which some state prisoners are sent to county lockups and myriad services are shifted to the counties, is supposed to be a wash, or revenue neutral. 

In fact, the counties say they are getting less than they bargained for. 

Zimmerman Verdict Sparks Protests Across California

A jury’s verdict in the high-profile case against Florida man George Zimmerman has sparked fierce reaction in communities across California.

Zimmerman, who was charged last April for the 2012 shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, was acquitted of second degree murder and manslaughter by a Florida jury on Saturday. The controversial verdict led to immediate protests across the Golden State, with demonstrators blocking traffic in the cities of Oakland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and elsewhere. 

Sonoma County Supervisor Efren Carrillo Arrested on Suspicion of Burglary

Sonoma County Supervisor Efren Carrillo was caught by the police early Saturday morning wearing nothing but socks and underwear. The police were called when a woman in his west Santa Rosa neighborhood heard him trying to break into a bedroom window. He was only a block away from his rented home.

He was arrested on the suspicion of burglary and prowling, but Santa Rosa Police Sergeant Terry Anderson, his intention may have been to commit sexual assault. He was released on $40,000 bail two hours after his arrest, and he has a court date scheduled on Thursday.

Marin County Officials to Refund $1.9 Million to Cities
Wed, Dec 4th

A hefty sum of $1.9 million will be rebated from the Civic Center to cities all across Marin County after a funding swap ended up being a fiscal failure....

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Veteran Prosecutor Max Huntsman Named as New Inspector General for L.A. County Sheriff’s Department
Mon, Dec 2nd

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has tapped Deputy District Attorney Max Huntsman as head of a new agency which will scrutinize the Los Angeles...

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ACLU Foundation of Southern California Suing County of Bernardino Over Removal of Controversial Artwork
Mon, Dec 2nd

The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Southern California has filed a lawsuit against the County of San Bernardino after county officials removed...

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