In brief: Concord hires new finance director from AlamedaMargaret O'Brien is appointed as Concord's new finance director, bringing significant municipal finance experience.
Brampton Transit, other key services to see major disruptions as 1,200 city workers go on strike | CBC NewsBrampton city workers strike over failed contract negotiations after 9 months, causing major service disruptions.CUPE Local 831 represents 1,200 workers affecting essential municipal services.
Jonathan Weinberg favors new Los Altos police stationMayor Weinberg prioritizes building a new police station but acknowledges slow progress due to council focus on district division.
Dutch venue management software provider Aqqo acquires LVPAqqo acquired LVP to strengthen its position as a leader in venue management software for municipalities.
5 charts that show how California cities spent $37 billion on public employees last yearPublic employees are essential to city operations but represent a significant financial burden.Compensation costs for city workers in California have significantly increased over the years.
The Hotel That Owed Over $300,000 in Water BillsLarge unpaid water bill at Hotel Hayden highlights city's efforts to collect overdue balances.City officials moving to collect over $102 million from 2,400 chronically delinquent accounts for unpaid water bills.