Council Finalizes Cannabis Rules, Clearing Path for First Retail Dispensaries
Council votes 4-1 to limit dispensaries to one per ward, prohibit locations in Downtown and Midtown areas, and increase distance requirements from parks.
Aram Ayra Announces Bid for Ward 2 City Council Seat
After unsuccessful 2021 bid, Ayra returns with experience as Budget Commissioner and nonprofit director.
City Council to Reconsider Cannabis Location Restrictions After Failed June Vote
After cutting permits in half, Council considers rules that would ban retailers from Downtown and Midtown, create 1,000-foot buffers around parks.
This Week in City Hall: July 14, 2025
After a week off meetings, Council has a full plate revising retail cannabis regulations, $1.53 million in road resurfacing, and reviewing the final report on the City's 2025 Strategic Plan.
Drone Crackdown on Illegal Fireworks Yields 65 Citations, $97,500 in Fines
New aerial surveillance program shows mixed results across neighborhoods as complaints increase.
Border Patrol Operation at Madison Home Depot Sparks Cervantes Policy Demands
Video shows uniformed federal agents detaining individuals at Home Depot; Cervantes announces community workshops, policy proposals.
Cal Baptist Men’s Soccer Unveils 2025 Schedule
Lancers open season at home with three big matches, including a non-conference showdown against USC.