Va Lecia Adams Kellum has just accepted one of the toughest jobs in LA County. She’ll be paid generously for it too, earning a base salary of $430,000 per year.
Campaigns & Elections
Sacramento’s Cannabis Measure Defeated
Mon, 11/21/2022
Sacramento County voters have rejected Measure B, a special cannabis tax to fund county homeless services. Importantly, the measure would have directed supervisors to develop rules for allowing dispensaries in unincorporated areas.
Alex Villanueva Concedes LA Sheriff’s Race
Wed, 11/16/2022
Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva conceded defeat in his bid for re-election Tuesday. The county's next sheriff Robert Luna currently holds a 20-point lead over the incumbent.
Latest Election Results: Here’s Where Some Key County Races Stand
Mon, 11/14/2022
Ballots are still being counted and many races are too close to call, but we know a lot more about California’s county races than we did last week.
Election Results: Countywide Ballot Measures
Mon, 11/14/2022
California voters weighed in on a number of important local measures last Tuesday. Below is a list of some countywide measures we were watching in the state’s most populous counties, and how they p
Marijuana Ballot Measures: Winners and Losers
Sun, 11/13/2022
California voters weighed in on over two dozen local cannabis measures last Tuesday.
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023 - 08:43
Legal
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 - 08:21
Tulare County has agreed to a $32 million lawsuit settlement stemming from the abuse and neglect of a young child.
Policy
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 - 08:12
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors has approved the creation of an environmental justice working group aimed at creating healthier and more sustainable communities, particularly fo
Finance
Monday, January 23, 2023 - 05:55
Local governments across the country are struggling to provide adequate services amid budget challenges.