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Santa Clara’s bookmobile connects residents with literature and government services
December 8, 2021 11:15 AM
The bookmobile has all the hallmarks of a successful mobile literature program. But what makes it truly … -
The city of Riverside builds affordable housing while breaking down barriers to mental health access
December 1, 2021 3:18 PM
Cities throughout California are looking for ways to increase the state’s supply of affordable … -
Becoming your community’s ally: How the city of Hayward continues to move the equity needle by listening and learning
December 1, 2021 8:00 AM
While Hayward had an anti-discrimination action plan in place since the 1990s, city officials realized … -
Parisian-café ambiance proliferates in Palm Desert with extension of patio dining permits initiated during pandemic
November 17, 2021 10:43 AM
Although the move to expanded outdoor dining was borne out of financial necessity — both for the restaurateurs … -
Mill Valley’s partnership with Google creates new, data-driven wildfire evacuation and preparedness plans
November 10, 2021 12:23 PM
A simulation and citywide evacuation drill confirmed previously held hypotheses. Mill Valley and Google … -
Chula Vista’s high-flying first responder reduces costs and response times, improves de-escalation tactics, and saves lives
November 4, 2021 3:46 PM
In the wake of tragedies throughout the nation involving police officers, communities are asking for … -
Garden Grove’s mobile response team provides free, emergency mental health care
October 27, 2021 1:44 PM
Access to proper mental health care is prohibitively expensive or even nonexistent for most … -
Oakland is closing the digital divide through Oak WiFi and education
October 20, 2021 1:22 PM
Oakland has reduced its number of households with slow or prohibitively expensive internet. However, … -
Traffic fatalities across the US rose in 2020 but not in Fremont. What did the city do differently?
October 1, 2021 10:00 AM
In 2015, Fremont’s city council committed to a bold goal: Reduce traffic-related fatalities to zero. … -
Long Beach’s extreme heat mitigation programs protect vulnerable residents now and in the future
September 15, 2021 10:48 AM
Climate change disproportionality affects historically vulnerable and marginalized populations. The City … -
Check this out: The city of Menifee partners with Riverside County to open a new library
September 8, 2021 11:33 AM
The city will add a traffic signal this fiscal year to the library’s major intersection and is providing … -
Santa Monica prioritizes housing for households displaced by urban renewal policies
August 11, 2021 12:32 PM
The city of Santa Monica has launched a pilot program that gives priority to the city’s affordable housing … -
The city of Arcata flushes with pride!
August 4, 2021 12:47 PM
Arcata has a unique — and award-winning — approach to wastewater treatment, known as the Arcata Marsh … -
Eureka’s Redwood Sky Walk takes conservation and education to new heights
July 28, 2021 1:11 PM
The Redwood Sky Walk in Eureka is the highest skywalk among redwood trees in the world and the longest … -
New art installations in Downey increase community access to art, beautifies public spaces
July 21, 2021 10:17 AM
Over the past year, the city installed 10 art pieces in public places, including three at the Downey … -
Livermore receives a national award for its efforts to build more equitable, resilient communities
July 7, 2021 12:00 PM
Since 1949, the National Civic League has celebrated the best in American civic innovation with the prestigious … -
Aquatic center in American Canyon wins award for COVID-19 response
June 9, 2021 12:00 AM
As vaccination rates increase, families are anxious to get back to routine summer activities. This presents … -
Redwood City’s innovative parking guidance system designed to spur a strong post-pandemic comeback
June 2, 2021 12:00 AM
Starting this summer, shoppers and commuters in Redwood City will no longer have to circle city block … -
City of Solvang serves up first community pickleball courts using innovative funding strategies, scoring a big win with residents
May 19, 2021 12:00 AM
After receiving numerous requests from the community for pickleball courts, the city of Solvang developed … -
City of Santa Monica launches first-in-nation zero emissions delivery zone
April 14, 2021 12:00 AM
During the pandemic, deliveries have skyrocketed and an increase in large diesel delivery trucks on the …