A state appeals panel ordered the Sonoma sheriff’s office to comply with subpoenas from the county’s civilian watchdog, clearing a path for a sealed whistleblower probe. The decision leans on recent state rules that give watchdogs subpoena power while protecting sensitive records.

City Manager Ed Shikada has tapped Assistant Chief James Reifschneider to succeed Andrew Binder as Palo Alto’s police chief, subject to City Council approval in early April.

Hochul’s proposal to exempt tipped income up to $25,000 could shave about $239M from NYC’s revenues over four years, city budget documents show. The change splits business backers and worker advocates.

L.A. County has ordered a fast, 60/120‑day study to map how the Paramount–Warner Bros. transaction could affect local entertainment jobs and training needs.

DeSantis announced he signed bills to stiffen penalties for dangerous crimes and sexual offenses, including tougher sentences for child sexual‑abuse material and remand rules.

CBP has opened a scoping process for a new Border Patrol station in Las Cruces, naming three potential 30–40 acre sites; one location near Highland Elementary has drawn pushback. Local agencies have 30 days to comment.

The Forest Service said it will relocate its headquarters to Salt Lake City and reorganize around 15 state directors to put leaders closer to western forests. Utah officials praised the move while conservation groups raised concerns.

Gov. Joe Lombardo declined to sign Nevada's Cesar Chavez Day proclamation as new abuse allegations prompt a statewide review of the holiday.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani was heckled Monday while speaking at City Winery’s Downtown Seder, sparking a tense exchange at the annual Passover event.

A Salt Lake City firm says ICE unlawfully deported a Venezuelan man to El Salvador’s CECOT prison and filed a $56M notice of claim as local detention plans draw scrutiny.

King County’s new executive order sets a 500-in-500 target to open shelter and housing units and directs agencies to repurpose underused county properties and track progress.

The Oregon Public Utility Commission approved new residential electricity rate increases for PGE and Pacific Power that take effect April 1, 2026, prompting pushback from consumer advocates.

Councilmember Maritza Rivera asked the City Council to order an independent audit of Human Services contracts amid county and city audit findings. The push highlights oversight questions around contracts and payments to nonprofit providers.