Instead of starting out with broad case searching across all courts and topics, try these focused tools and collections for finding caselaw specifically about local law matters; the key cases, terminology, and legal concepts discussed in these case-finding resources can help improve your case research:
These sources—both national/multi-state, and California-specific materials—provide a understanding of the frameworks of local government law (the law of counties and cities).
Local Government Law: A Practical Guidebook for Public Officials on City Councils, Community Boards, and Planning Commissions by