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SLO Hires Matt Pontes as Administrative Officer

CountyNews - 8 hours 51 min ago

Pontes will earn a yearly salary of $293,000.

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SF Mayor Proposes Retail Store Curfew to Combat Crime

CountyNews - 8 hours 55 min ago

San Francisco could impose a new business curfew in the Tenderloin as part of ongoing efforts to crack down on crime.

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Energy Communities Offer Energy and Environmental Benefits to Challenged Communities

CountyNews - 9 hours 58 sec ago

By Luke Montague, Director of Environmental Services, Southwest, SCS Engineers

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Suspect Arrested in ‘Ambush’ of L.A. Sheriff’s Deputy

CountyNews - 9 hours 3 min ago

Authorities have announced the arrest of a San Onofre gang member accused of shooting a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy in West Covina on Monday.

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California Consulting Publishes Latest Public Works Grants

CountyNews - 9 hours 6 min ago

The following list of public works grants was published by California Consulting, Inc. 

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Local Governments Awarded $200 Million to Address Homeless Encampments

CountyNews - Mon, 04/22/2024 - 04:30

The Encampment Resolution Fund (ERF) grants will be allocated to nine cities and eight counties. 

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California’s Greying Homeless Population Presents New Challenges for Governments

CountyNews - Mon, 04/22/2024 - 04:24

People 55 and over represent the fastest growing demographic among the unhoused.

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New Survey Shows Plummeting Quality of Life in L.A. County

CountyNews - Mon, 04/22/2024 - 04:13

For the second time since 2022, Los Angeles received a Quality of Life Index of 53 — the lowest score ever recorded.

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Sonoma County Approves Tax Reductions for Marijuana Growers and Manufacturers

CountyNews - Mon, 04/22/2024 - 04:09

Sonoma County officials have thrown a lifeline to struggling cannabis growers and manufacturers.

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Burke Public Law Update: Nollan/Dollan Takings Claim May Be Filed to Challenge Development Impact Fees Imposed Pursuant To Legislation, Supreme Court Rules

CountyNews - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 10:34

In Sheetz v. County of El Dorado, California, the Court held that property owners and developers may file suit to claim that the imposition of development impact fees, as a condition of project approval and pursuant to legislation previously adopting fees, unconstitutionally exacts property.

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Kings County Growers Could Face Millions in Fines After State’s Crackdown on Groundwater Pumping

CountyNews - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 10:32

California warned local water agencies six months ago that they could be placed on probation if they failed to implement a groundwater management plan. 

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State Auditor Flags Problems with Local Cannabis Permitting

CountyNews - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 10:29

A new state audit has found problems with the way some municipalities handle commercial cannabis permitting. 

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Meet the First Female Superintendent of San Diego County Schools

CountyNews - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 10:25

Ciriza has worked in public education for three decades. She served as a teacher, principal, and human resources director before becoming Assistant Superintendent of Student Services and Programs at SDCOE.

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U.S. Supreme Court Sides with El Dorado County Homeowner in Fight Over Impact Fees

CountyNews - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 08:53

A new U.S. Supreme Court ruling could make it harder for cities and counties to charge impact fees on development projects.

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Lawsuit Accuses L.A. County of Bilking Contract Cities

CountyNews - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 08:47

The City of Lancaster has filed a lawsuit against Los Angeles County, alleging overcharges for public safety services.

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Industry to Host Specialized Autism Training for the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department to Enhance Interactions with the Autistic Community

CountyNews - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 08:42

On April 16, the City of Industry will partner with Kate Movius of Autism Interaction Solutions and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Mental Evaluation Team (LASD MET) to host a specialized autism training for law enforcement to build awareness during Autism Acceptance Month.

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Leveraging Inflation Reduction Act Tax Credits to Help Pay for Clean Energy Projects

CountyNews - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 08:33

By Tom Willard, Vice President of NV5 Clean Energy

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Municipal Grant Opportunities from California Consulting, Inc.

CountyNews - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 08:23

California Consulting brings you an updated list of grants available to cities and counties in April 2024.

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