Topic: Vallejo

Cities going broke: Can Scranton's minimum wage plan work? (+video)

A judge told Scranton's mayor he couldn't break the contracts. Pennsylvania told him he couldn't declare bankruptcy. But he didn't have the money to pay more than minimum wage. Unions sued.

Why San Bernardino, and two other California cities, are going bankrupt (+video)

San Bernardino, Stockton, and Mammoth Lakes have all chosen the path of bankruptcy in the last two weeks. What's going on?

Latin America Monitor Mexico's election violence-free: a turning point?

As the death toll has surged in Mexico, many have feared the impact on the electoral process. But the 2012 presidential race has been quiet, though not necessarily for good reasons, argues InSight Crime.

Bankruptcy jitters in Stockton. Will other cities fail?

Bankruptcy of Stockton, Calif., looms large as city enters talks with creditors. But most other troubled California municipalities are taking drastic steps to avoid bankruptcy. 

Are local governments failing?

How has the financial crisis affected local governments?

Bankruptcy 'last resort' for Rhode Island city

Bankruptcy has claimed another victim - this time the entire city of Central Falls in Rhode Island. It was the last resort for the financially troubled city.

Cockpit attack highlights four on-board incidents last weekend

Five airline passengers were removed from aircraft over the weekend. Law enforcement officials say that they do not believe terrorism played a role in any of the four incidents.

Foreclosures up especially in cities

Foreclosures in the US have increased over the summer and have become particularly serious in metropolitan areas.

Foreclosures ease in cities hit hardest by housing crisis

Foreclosures declined in all top 10 metros, according to a new report.

Pennsylvania's state capital considers filing for bankruptcy

Harrisburg, Pa., is debating whether to declare Chapter 9 bankruptcy. As cities struggle to balance their budgets, more may consider the option.

State and local governments going broke

America's worst commutes

From the legendary traffic snarls of New York City to the long routes taken by rural Pennsylvanians, here are America's worst commutes.

For bankrupt California cities, budget deal is last straw

Cities in distress are pushing back against the deal, which would take more than $4 billion from local governments to help close the state budget deficit.

A housing rescue nears – but for whom?

Minority neighborhoods would especially benefit from a $3.9 billion aid package.

A housing rescue nears – but for whom?

Minority neighborhoods would especially benefit from a $3.9 billion aid package.