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The federal government’s annual “point-in-time” homelessness count is used by city and county governments across the country to determine funding and gauge progress in getting people off the streets. -
A restoration of funding to city recreation centers was made possible by new legal guidance on using golf course revenues and an uptick in tourism. -
At $6 a gallon, California drivers are paying the highest gas prices in the nation. Gasoline supplies look stable for the next six weeks but are uncertain after that as California leans more on imports. -
San Diego County wants an ethics commission and fiscal watchdogs. LA County is adding more supervisors. Both want better budgets. How California counties are updating their charters. -
The program has several initiatives under its umbrella beyond recruitment, including a grant writing course, mentorship training, and a program to "build a more respectful scientific culture." -
Counties would have to report their public defenders’ workloads under the proposed legislation. -
The plaintiffs allege the fees violate Proposition 218, a state ballot measure that holds utility fees cannot exceed the costs of providing those services. -
A KPBS investigation found state and county officials have given millions in tax breaks to a local nonprofit that owns the Imperial Regional Detention Facility. -
The new fines start at $1,000 for the first violation, $2,500 for the second and $5,000 for the third. They're capped at $10,000 for a calendar year. -
The beloved Barrio Logan restaurant Las Cuatro Milpas officially reopened at its new location Tuesday. It's not far from the original restaurant site, which served up tacos, rice, beans and more for 92 years.
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