CALIFORNIA CITY, Calif. (KERO) — California City is searching for its ninth city manager in three years after Christopher Lopez announced his departure to take a position with the city of Cudahy.

Lopez, who began his role in March on a three-year contract, will leave his position in January. Despite the short tenure, Mayor Marquette Hawkins said there are no hard feelings about Lopez's decision.

"Cudahy made him an offer, so to speak, that he couldn't refuse, and he decided to take it while he had the opportunity. And I totally respect that. I totally get it," Hawkins said. "He's not leaving us in any bad way. And in fact, you know, with this search, like I said, he's actively helping us to find his replacement."

Lopez's departure continues a pattern of leadership turnover that has plag

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