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Patch Guide: Crisis In Hercules

Coverage, in-depth analysis and community discussion about what's happening at Hercules City Hall.

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Hercules City Hall is in turmoil. A Grand Jury report in June 2010, titled The Crumbling Pillars of Hercules, slammed officials for appearances of impropriety. The city manager's office has been a revolving door. Voters booted two incumbent city council members in November 2010, the mayor resigned in January and the two remaining members of the old guard were ousted in a June 2011 recall. Meanwhile, the city's got a financial mess that has meant layoffs for its workers, the cancellation of events such as Fourth of July festivities and a reduction in services to residents.

Hercules Patch is following the crisis with news stories and analysis, reader commentary and more.

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