^[PDF] Cal Facts 2006: California's Economy and Budget in Perspective

Cities use these funds to pay for electric, water, and other municipal services. Over one-third of city revenues come from local taxes, the largest of which is the sales tax. Cities spend about one-fourth of their revenues on public safety programs, such as police and fire.  Special district financing varies significantly based on the type of service the district provides.
https://lao.ca.gov/2006/cal_facts/cal_facts_2006.pdf

Psilocybin legalization. [Ballot]

Jun 29, 2023 - Under the measure, a city or county could ban or limit the number of psilocybin mushroom businesses within its boundaries if approved by the voters within that jurisdiction at a st atewide election held in November.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-004

^[PDF] Overview of Sharing Economy and Short-Term Rentals

The New York City study estimated that these hosts received about a third of Airbnb rental income in the city.  Visitors Save Money  Short-term renters may save 20 percent or more, relative to the cost of a hotel.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/state_admin/2015/Sharing-Economy-Rentals-031815.pdf

The Marijuana Control, Legalization and Revenue Act of 2016 (Amendment #1) [Ballot]

Jun 9, 2015 - Governments in large cities and counties (more than 25,000 residents) could permanently limit the number of storefront marijuana businesses to one per 25,000 residents. However, medium-sized and large cities and counties could completely ban such businesses with voter approval.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-020

^[PDF] Government Spending Limit Act of 2010 [V-1]

That measure amended the State Constitution to establish an appropriations limit (referred to below as the “spending limit” or the “limit”) for the state government, as well as a limit for each city, county, school district, and other local government entity.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2009/090778.pdf

Baldwin Hills Conservancy: Meeting Objectives; More Work to Be Done

Bordered by the City of Los Angeles to the North and to the East, the City of Inglewood to the South, and the City of Culver City to the West, the Baldwin Hills area covers roughly two square miles in the heart of urban Los Angeles.
https://lao.ca.gov/2007/baldwin_hills/baldwin_hills_032707.aspx

Control, Regulate, and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act (Amendment #1). [Ballot]

Dec 22, 2015 - Under the measure, cities and counties would continue to have the authority to regulate commercial marijuana businesses in their jurisdiction. For example, cities and counties cou ld require marijuana businesses to obtain local licenses.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2015-103

How Does California’s Local Government Fiscal Base Rate?

13: Property Tax Allocation 14: Property Tax Allocation 15: (Untitled) 16: Summary of Local Fiscal Control 17: Second Crack: Not Conducive to Broad Economic Growth 18: Instead, Local Fiscal System Encourages Cities and Counties to 19: What Fiscal Incentive Do Cities Face?
https://lao.ca.gov/sections/local_govt/cracks_presentation/fslide12.html

^[PDF] Save Our Schools and Public Services Act

Schools, community colleges, cities, special districts, and counties use property tax revenues to provide services. State law authorizes cities and counties to create redevelopment agencies to mitigate blight in urban sections of their communities that they call “redevelopment project areas.”
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2008/080111.pdf

^[PDF] Remarks by the Legislative Analyst to the Channel Counties Division of the League of California Cities

Remarks by the Legislative Analyst to the Channel Counties Division of the League of California Cities REMARKS OF THE LEGISLATIVE ANALYST TO THE CHANNEL COUNTIES DIVISION OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES APRIL 27, 1984
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/1984/remarks_of_the_leg_analyst_to_the_channel_counties_division_of_the_league_of_california_cities.pdf