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San Luis Obispo’s homelessness response changes lives for the better
September 13, 2023 3:21 PM

This time last year Marvin Oppie was sleeping on a sidewalk in San Luis Obispo, showering at Hope’s …
Cathedral City works to remain affordable as it lures priced-out homebuyers
August 16, 2023 4:05 PM

When Cathedral City Mayor Rita Lamb says, “We are hot!” she is not just referring to the searing summer …
Four lessons from Santa Rosa’s waste-to-energy electric bus program
July 12, 2023 2:47 PM

Every time someone flushes a toilet in Santa Rosa, they’re indirectly powering one of the city’s electric …
Alameda’s journey from restrictive to pro-housing policies
June 1, 2023 8:03 AM

How did Alameda (pop. 77, 287) become the first Bay Area city to have its 2023-31 Housing Element certified …
Award-winning affordable housing project in Fillmore breaks the mold
May 24, 2023 3:48 PM

Location may be everything when it comes to housing, but aesthetics is a close second. This is doubly …
How Fremont became a national hotspot for battery development and manufacturing
May 1, 2023 12:00 AM

This year, 84% of new electric generation capacity in the U.S. will come from clean energy, with …
Santa Monica puts people first to spur a post-pandemic comeback
May 1, 2023 12:00 AM

Like many cities across the country, Santa Monica was devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The city faced …
Ukiah’s bold housing policy is creating big results
April 26, 2023 3:18 PM

Many cities in California are punching well above their weight to solve the housing affordability …
Berkeley and Monterey’s awarding-winning infrastructure projects reduce greenhouse gas emissions
April 1, 2023 8:00 AM

Two innovative infrastructure projects from the cities of Berkeley and Monterey received top honors at …
Agoura Hills’ playful podcast packs a powerful punch
March 8, 2023 12:16 PM

Government communication often sounds like an oxymoron — and for good reason. Public agencies deal with …
Nevada City exceeds its low-income housing allocation
March 1, 2023 8:00 AM

Building affordable, multifamily housing can be difficult in any city, but it is particularly cumbersome …
Redlands' Homekey project is an “important model” for other cities, says former federal homelessness czar
February 8, 2023 3:34 PM

Project Homekey has become a cornerstone of the state’s efforts to prevent and reduce homelessness. In …
Spend money to save money: How four cities are managing their pension obligations
February 1, 2023 8:00 AM

California’s unfunded pension woes could become worse in the next few years. Last year, the California …
How Grover Beach found the resources and community goodwill to repair its streets and roads
January 18, 2023 12:00 PM

Voters often cite road conditions as one of their top concerns — and for good reason. According to the …
Lessons in leadership: Six former mayors share advice for leading in challenging times
January 1, 2023 9:00 AM

City leaders have weathered nonstop crises over the last few years. International economic …
Mountain View breaks language barriers to create a community for all
December 1, 2022 8:00 AM

Mountain View created the Spanish and Chinese Language Civic Leadership Academy programs as part of its …
Paramount invests in community partnerships to reduce homelessness
November 9, 2022 12:25 PM

For many cities and supporting organizations, connecting unhoused residents with shelter and services …
For a decade, the Oxnard Fire Department focused on improving mental health. Now, it’s helping others
November 1, 2022 12:00 AM

On June 24, 2021, a 12-story condominium in Surfside, Florida, partially collapsed during the night, …
Park Social keeps San Diego artists afloat, reconnects residents with parks and each other
October 26, 2022 12:27 PM

When COVID-19 shut down San Diego, it felt like the end of the city’s vibrant arts sector. Venues closed …
Coachella Valley residents and local officials team up to create a valleywide biking and walking oasis
October 12, 2022 11:50 AM

You might not think of the Coachella Valley as a biking oasis. The low-density area is, famously, a …

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