Editorial: In Berkeley, elect Ishii mayor for needed calm, respectful leadershipBerkeley's city leadership is in turmoil; voters should prioritize candidates focused on stability and effective management.
In brief: Concord hires new finance director from AlamedaMargaret O'Brien is appointed as Concord's new finance director, bringing significant municipal finance experience.
Dublin hires fifth city manager in 42 yearsColleen Tribby is appointed as Dublin's new City Manager, succeeding Linda Smith, with a focus on leadership and community development.
Editorial: In Berkeley, elect Ishii mayor for needed calm, respectful leadershipBerkeley's city leadership is in turmoil; voters should prioritize candidates focused on stability and effective management.
In brief: Concord hires new finance director from AlamedaMargaret O'Brien is appointed as Concord's new finance director, bringing significant municipal finance experience.
Dublin hires fifth city manager in 42 yearsColleen Tribby is appointed as Dublin's new City Manager, succeeding Linda Smith, with a focus on leadership and community development.
'Stumbling over piles of snow': Blocked sidewalks, transit stops persist nearly a week after Toronto storms | CBC NewsToronto struggles with slow snow-clearing post-storm, affecting pedestrians and local businesses.
Toronto staff dismissed idea of tracking parks trucks ahead of audit | CTV NewsToronto city staff decided against installing $200 GPS devices on parks maintenance vehicles following a critical audit revealing irregularities in timesheet reporting.
Mayor defends Toronto's vacant home tax as it undergoes major changes | CBC NewsToronto's vacant home tax is being redesigned to reduce confusion and better address the city's housing crisis.
Toronto AG report finds 'deficiencies' in tracking, completing city park repairs | CBC NewsToronto's city parks branch faces significant tracking and response issues for maintenance needs, requiring improvements for better management.
AG report reveals city parks workers spending less time working than they say they are | CBC NewsCity crews in Toronto under-reported work hours while spending time away from job sites, highlighting management and oversight issues.
Toronto missing its targets when it comes to repairing potholes on time: report | CBC NewsToronto city is struggling to meet its pothole repair targets, completing requests timely less than half the time.
'Stumbling over piles of snow': Blocked sidewalks, transit stops persist nearly a week after Toronto storms | CBC NewsToronto struggles with slow snow-clearing post-storm, affecting pedestrians and local businesses.
Toronto staff dismissed idea of tracking parks trucks ahead of audit | CTV NewsToronto city staff decided against installing $200 GPS devices on parks maintenance vehicles following a critical audit revealing irregularities in timesheet reporting.
Mayor defends Toronto's vacant home tax as it undergoes major changes | CBC NewsToronto's vacant home tax is being redesigned to reduce confusion and better address the city's housing crisis.
Toronto AG report finds 'deficiencies' in tracking, completing city park repairs | CBC NewsToronto's city parks branch faces significant tracking and response issues for maintenance needs, requiring improvements for better management.
AG report reveals city parks workers spending less time working than they say they are | CBC NewsCity crews in Toronto under-reported work hours while spending time away from job sites, highlighting management and oversight issues.
Toronto missing its targets when it comes to repairing potholes on time: report | CBC NewsToronto city is struggling to meet its pothole repair targets, completing requests timely less than half the time.
Acting SFMTA director Julie Kirschbaum gets permanent gig to lead S.F. transit agencyJulie Kirschbaum appointed full-time director of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, facing significant funding challenges.The new director needs to stabilize Muni amid a projected $240 million deficit and tackle flawed safety plans.
Daniel Lurie Plans to Create Four Deputy Positions In Mayor's OfficeMayor-elect Daniel Lurie plans to introduce a new organizational structure in San Francisco's mayor's office, reinstating policy chief roles to improve governance.
Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie proposes rejiggering San Francisco mayor's officeLurie proposes to enhance city governance by appointing policy chiefs for better oversight and accountability in San Francisco's bureaucracy.
San Francisco's citywide hiring freeze is neither citywide nor a hiring freezeSan Francisco's hiring freeze paradoxically delays youth camp positions but is quickly resolved, raising concerns over clarity in city hiring policy.
Vendors and Customers Rally to Save the Alemany Flea Market | KQEDThe Alemany Flea Market is a significant economic and cultural landmark in San Francisco, providing support for small businesses and individuals.
Acting SFMTA director Julie Kirschbaum gets permanent gig to lead S.F. transit agencyJulie Kirschbaum appointed full-time director of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, facing significant funding challenges.The new director needs to stabilize Muni amid a projected $240 million deficit and tackle flawed safety plans.
Daniel Lurie Plans to Create Four Deputy Positions In Mayor's OfficeMayor-elect Daniel Lurie plans to introduce a new organizational structure in San Francisco's mayor's office, reinstating policy chief roles to improve governance.
Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie proposes rejiggering San Francisco mayor's officeLurie proposes to enhance city governance by appointing policy chiefs for better oversight and accountability in San Francisco's bureaucracy.
San Francisco's citywide hiring freeze is neither citywide nor a hiring freezeSan Francisco's hiring freeze paradoxically delays youth camp positions but is quickly resolved, raising concerns over clarity in city hiring policy.
Vendors and Customers Rally to Save the Alemany Flea Market | KQEDThe Alemany Flea Market is a significant economic and cultural landmark in San Francisco, providing support for small businesses and individuals.
Emergency evacuation alert sent in error to large number of Los Angeles residentsAn emergency evacuation alert was mistakenly sent to Los Angeles residents, causing confusion and concern despite no actual evacuation orders being in place.
LA to outsource oversight of wildfire rebuildLos Angeles is outsourcing the oversight of rebuilding over 5,500 homes destroyed in the Pacific Palisades fire.
Nearly half of L.A.'s record homelessness budget went unspent, city controller findsNearly half of LA's homelessness budget remains unspent due to inefficiencies and systematic issues in city management.
Emergency evacuation alert sent in error to large number of Los Angeles residentsAn emergency evacuation alert was mistakenly sent to Los Angeles residents, causing confusion and concern despite no actual evacuation orders being in place.
LA to outsource oversight of wildfire rebuildLos Angeles is outsourcing the oversight of rebuilding over 5,500 homes destroyed in the Pacific Palisades fire.
Nearly half of L.A.'s record homelessness budget went unspent, city controller findsNearly half of LA's homelessness budget remains unspent due to inefficiencies and systematic issues in city management.
San Jose's projected budget deficit skyrockets - San Jose SpotlightSan Jose faces a substantial budget shortfall of $60 million, leading to potential department cuts and job layoffs.
San Jose's plan to remove RVs from city streets with over 900 likely-occupied vehicles identifiedSan Jose is implementing a program to monitor and manage the parking of occupied RVs and vehicles on city streets.
L.A. blazes spark San Jose mayor to call for review of fire safeguardsSan Jose's mayor is urging an assessment of wildfire prevention and emergency response strategies following devastating fires in Southern California.
San Jose-PG&E partnership could end power utility plans - San Jose SpotlightImproved relations with PG&E might lead San Jose officials to abandon the city-owned power utility proposal as talks progress.
San Jose's projected budget deficit skyrockets - San Jose SpotlightSan Jose faces a substantial budget shortfall of $60 million, leading to potential department cuts and job layoffs.
San Jose's plan to remove RVs from city streets with over 900 likely-occupied vehicles identifiedSan Jose is implementing a program to monitor and manage the parking of occupied RVs and vehicles on city streets.
L.A. blazes spark San Jose mayor to call for review of fire safeguardsSan Jose's mayor is urging an assessment of wildfire prevention and emergency response strategies following devastating fires in Southern California.
San Jose-PG&E partnership could end power utility plans - San Jose SpotlightImproved relations with PG&E might lead San Jose officials to abandon the city-owned power utility proposal as talks progress.
Business owners at Scarborough's Knob Hill Plaza say it's being used as an illegal dump | CBC NewsBusiness owners in Scarborough are frustrated with illegal dumping and city fines for trash they didn't create.
Wilson: Portland managers and supervisors will return to fully in-person workPortland Mayor Keith Wilson mandates all city managers and supervisors to return to full-time work at job sites in April.
City Hall Needs Better Coordination to Tackle NYC Homelessness, Report SaysBrad Lander proposes a 'housing first' strategy to effectively end homelessness for people with serious mental illnesses in NYC.
Exclusive | NYC closes 7 more migrant shelters as influx slows - but 56K asylum seekers still in city systemNew York City has closed 11 emergency migrant shelters due to a significant drop in incoming migrants over the past month.
NYC to close controversial Randall's Island migrant camp by the end of FebruaryNew York City will close the Randall's Island migrant camp by the end of February 2024.
City Hall Needs Better Coordination to Tackle NYC Homelessness, Report SaysBrad Lander proposes a 'housing first' strategy to effectively end homelessness for people with serious mental illnesses in NYC.
Exclusive | NYC closes 7 more migrant shelters as influx slows - but 56K asylum seekers still in city systemNew York City has closed 11 emergency migrant shelters due to a significant drop in incoming migrants over the past month.
NYC to close controversial Randall's Island migrant camp by the end of FebruaryNew York City will close the Randall's Island migrant camp by the end of February 2024.
A Closer Look at Mayor Bass and the Budget Cuts to the L.A. Fire DepartmentAngelenos blame budget cuts for fire devastation, but the situation is more nuanced with various financial pressures influencing decisions.
Oakland, Facing a Budget Crisis, Will Temporarily Close Two Fire StationsOakland is closing two fire stations for six months to save $5.5 million amid a $129 million budget deficit.
Antioch appoints new city manager from SeattleAntioch appoints Bessie M. Scott as city manager amid controversy over her past social media comments and high turnover in leadership.
Berkeley faces lawsuit as council beefs up city's power to sweep encampmentsBerkeley's City Council has expanded its authority to clear homeless encampments, prompting concerns about the lack of available shelter.
A Closer Look at Mayor Bass and the Budget Cuts to the L.A. Fire DepartmentAngelenos blame budget cuts for fire devastation, but the situation is more nuanced with various financial pressures influencing decisions.
Oakland, Facing a Budget Crisis, Will Temporarily Close Two Fire StationsOakland is closing two fire stations for six months to save $5.5 million amid a $129 million budget deficit.
Antioch appoints new city manager from SeattleAntioch appoints Bessie M. Scott as city manager amid controversy over her past social media comments and high turnover in leadership.
Berkeley faces lawsuit as council beefs up city's power to sweep encampmentsBerkeley's City Council has expanded its authority to clear homeless encampments, prompting concerns about the lack of available shelter.
Former Commerce official admits to $120K parking lot kickback schemeA former city manager secretly pleaded guilty to accepting bribes for city property use, revealing a significant public corruption issue.
Ombudsman says Toronto's handling of refugee crisis was anti-Black racism, city manager disagrees | CBC NewsThe Toronto ombudsman found the city's restriction on refugee shelter access constituted anti-Black racism, despite the city manager's disagreement.
Migrant Shelter at Floyd Bennett Field and Others to CloseThe Brooklyn migrant shelter at Floyd Bennett Field will close by January 15 due to a significant decline in new arrivals.
City to shut down controversial Floyd Bennett Field shelter as migrant census drops * Brooklyn PaperNew York City is managing its shelter crisis more effectively by closing unnecessary sites and consolidating resources.
Second Migrant Shelter Quietly Opens in Clinton Hill, One Block Away From Large Shelter ComplexThe city opened a new emergency migrant shelter in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, adding to the existing shelters in the neighborhood.
City to shut down controversial Floyd Bennett Field shelter as migrant census drops * Brooklyn PaperNew York City is managing its shelter crisis more effectively by closing unnecessary sites and consolidating resources.
Second Migrant Shelter Quietly Opens in Clinton Hill, One Block Away From Large Shelter ComplexThe city opened a new emergency migrant shelter in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, adding to the existing shelters in the neighborhood.
Exclusive | Trump Organization will make comeback bid to run Central Park's Wollman Rink: 'It makes so much sense'The Trump Organization aims to reclaim management of Wollman Rink in Central Park, emphasizing their historical success in operating it.
Jesus Garza disputes allegation that he violated city ethics rule - Austin MonitorFormer interim City Manager Jesús Garza violated ethics by hiring ex-employees without consulting City Council, though he claims urgency justified his actions.
High-ranking North Miami Beach official locked up on child porn charges, police sayNorth Miami Beach Deputy City Manager David Scott arrested for child pornography possession, facing multiple charges.
Frostpunk 2 Releases This Month - Here's How To Save 30% On Your PreorderFrostpunk 2 releases on September 20, focusing on managing human nature amid a brutal post-apocalyptic ice age.
Coral Gables mayor cleared of assaulting city manager in 'incident' at City HallCoral Gables Mayor Vince Lago was cleared of assault allegations against City Manager Amos Rojas after an investigation concluded no assault occurred.
Sunnyvale's new city manager is a familiar faceTim Kirby appointed permanent city manager of Sunnyvale after a national search, emphasizing his extensive experience and commitment to community service.
Let's be like Paris and ban pesticides in cities, say UK campaignersThe UK should ban pesticides in urban areas to protect wildlife and human health, inspired by Paris's successful pesticide-free environment.
Letters: Lax management | Hard data | Democrats' economyOutrage over excessive public worker salaries highlights failures in city management and governance.
Rockaways residents' outraged over noise from nearby $3.7M amphitheaterThe opening of the Beach 94th Street Amphitheater has caused significant noise disturbances for local residents, leading to numerous complaints and frustration.
My Barcelona is being destroyed by mass tourism but kicking visitors out isn't the answer | Xavier Mas de XaxasMass tourism in Barcelona is overwhelming residents, with no effective solutions in sight to manage its impact.
Mayor Breed Doubles Down on Just Shipping the Homeless Out of Town, as Encampment Sweeps Ratchet UpMayor London Breed's new tactic to reduce homelessness involves offering bus tickets out of town before shelter, seen as less compassionate.
Business owner sues San Francisco after closing 2 Fisherman's Wharf restaurantsSmall businesses in San Francisco are struggling to recover post-pandemic, facing challenges with safety and city management.
Protesters Disrupt Mayor Adams's Speech to Business LeadersProtesters disrupt Mayor Adams speech accusing him of favoring real estate over working-class New Yorkers
After successful spring break crackdown, Miami Beach city manager says she's resigningAlina Hudak resigns as Miami Beach City Manager after successful efforts to change spring break sceneHudak was the first woman to run the city and played a key role in implementing measures for a calmer spring break.
Miami hires controversial administrator amid scandal. She says she did nothing wrongBarbara Hernandez, former Doral city manager, was hired as Miami's assistant city manager amidst controversy.Miami City Manager Art Noriega hired Hernandez despite facing scrutiny over his wife's ties to a company linked to city purchases.
Anger Boils Over at Town Hall on Clinton Hill Migrant SheltersResidents in Clinton Hill are displeased with the city's management of the Hall Street migrant shelter complex, demanding its closure due to concerns over the size and impact on the neighborhood.