Cities Lose First Round in Battle for Redevelopment Funds
A group of California cities lost a preliminary battle to hang on to property tax revenue that would have gone to redevelopment agencies. The state dissolved those agencies earlier this year -- and the funds are slated for school districts and counties instead.
Berman vs. Sherman Race Divides Community
One of the most powerful members of Congress in California is in the toughest political fight of his life, with a fellow longtime Democrat. Congressman Howard Berman is in the odd position of facing Congressman Brad Sherman, because redistricting placed them into the same San Fernando Valley district.