Retired city manager pans to run for Antioch mayoral seat

Retired city manager pans to run for Antioch mayoral seat

Though the filing deadline is still months away, former Antioch City Manager Rowland “Ron” Bernal has confirmed that he wants to be the city’s next mayor. Bernal, who said he has been thinking about it for awhile, did not announce his candidacy but rather sent out invitations to his private kickoff event, which will be … Read more

Former top San Jose city staffer files defamation lawsuit against mayor and chief of staff

Former top San Jose city staffer files defamation lawsuit against mayor and chief of staff

A former top San Jose city employee who worked for Mayor Matt Mahan is suing him, the city and one of his top deputies in federal court on defamation charges, accusing the two of falsely blaming her for leaking information last year about Mahan’s choice for the vice mayor seat. About one week into her job as … Read more

Solitary Confinement: New York City moves to end most uses of solitary confinement

Solitary Confinement: New York City moves to end most uses of solitary confinement

NEW YORK: New York City banned most uses of solitary confinement in city jails on Wednesday, setting the stage for a showdown between City Council leaders and Mayor Eric Adams, who opposes the ban and has vowed to veto the measure. The council vote, 39-7, was framed by supporters as a pivotal moment in a … Read more

Bay Area city won’t let owner of Michelin-starred restaurant retire

Bay Area city won’t let owner of Michelin-starred restaurant retire

Michelin-starred restaurant Chez TJ is located at 938 Villa St. in Mountain View.  Sheila K. on Yelp George Aviet believed that after four decades of running his Michelin-starred restaurant Chez TJ he’d be able to retire comfortably, but these days retirement seems far out of reach due to the historic ties of his property. Aviet … Read more