Government / Politics
Lies, Damn Lies, and Playa Vista
New Times LA takes an irreverent look at Playa Vista and the Los Angeles City Council.
LA CRA Expanding Influence
Despite the recent loss of the huge San Fernando Valley redevelopment area, the Los Angeles Community Redevelopment Agency is quietly expanding its influence.
Goleta: Annexation or Cityhood?
Santa Barbara is seeking to annex Goleta at the same time the unincorporated community is seeking cityhood.
OC Residents Speak Out on El Toro
LA Times prints series of letters to the editor about controversial airport development at El Toro and proposal to tax Orange County residents for use of LAX.
Live Webcast of CA Budget Signing
Governor Gray Davis plans to sign the 2000-01 budget for the State of California in a live webcast on Friday, June 30 at 11:30 a.m. on the east steps of the Capitol building.
$9 Billion for Housing Programs
State Agency Will Finance Homes for 64,600 Families Over Five Years.
LA County Census Discussed
Local and state officials discuss LA County's high response rate; no mention of potential census abuses in Santa Monica.
Housing Battle Brewing
SCAG asks state department to reduce housing estimates for Southern California, but state stands firm, setting the stage for a battle.
The New LA Charter: Are You Ready?
Among the changes: 15 neighborhood councils, five regional planning commissions. Is this "placebo government?"
No Open Access To Cable Lines
Court rules that local cities cannot mandate open access to cable lines.
HUD Releases State of Cities
Department of Housing and Urban Development publishes localized information on the State of the Cities for 114 metro areas.
State Versus Local Planning
An unintended consequence of Proposition 13, which limits local governments’ ability to impose taxes, is more State decisionmaking for local planning efforts.
Electric Vehicles Get a Boost
Electric and natural gas vehicles allowed to use in California's carpool lanes.
Rethinking Infrastructure Policy in California
California estimates it will need to spend $82 billion over the next ten years to build and maintain state infrastructure. However, revenue sources are projected to meet only half this need.
The Highs and Highs of Living in the LA Valley
Joel Kotkin celebrates the new epoch of the San Fernando Valley.
Leave Urban Planning for Professionals?
LA Times Op-Ed by two attorneys argue that citizens should let professional urban planners plan.
Open Internet Access: A New Role For Planning
LA City Councilman Padilla recommends open access; billions are at stake in one of the hottest issues in LA City Hall.
Editorial: Is Sacramento Picking our Pockets?
Vigilance on Sacramento’s legislators is needed if the San Fernando Valley is to see the monies it deserves.
A Disturbing Look Into California's Special Districts
California's 2,000+ special districts hold over $3 billion, with little or no public oversight over how the funds are spent.
Placer County
City of Morganton
HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research
Dongguan Binhaiwan Bay Area Management Committee
City of Waukesha, WI
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Indiana Borough
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