California Cities Helen Putnam Award for Excellence Archive
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Claremont Crisis Intervention and Outreach Saves TreesConcerned residents volunteered to implement a program to mitigate the drought’s impact. |
July 2017 |
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Manhattan Beach Teens Help Seniors With Tech IssuesA connected community is a stronger community. |
June 2017 |
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Palm Desert Capitalizes on Arts and CultureFirst Weekend Palm Desert helps increase the city’s tax revenues and makes it a regional center for the arts by drawing crowds to lively events from November through May. |
May 2017 |
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Rancho Cucamonga’s Kitten Nursery Steps UpAnimal shelters nationwide are inundated during “kitten season.” |
April 2017 |
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Fairfield Reverses Crime and Neglect in Parkway GardensThe city took legal action to help property owners effect change and address the shootings, illegal drug sales, traffic and other problems that plagued the complex. |
March 2017 |
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Bakersfield Creates Jobs for Homeless PeopleThe city and its partners created a model that helps communities use limited resources to solve multiple problems. |
December 2016 |
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San Diego Focuses on Accountability, TransparencyAfter years of fiscal challenges, the city implemented innovative programs to boost efficiency and accountability. |
November 2016 |
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Santa Clarita’s Special Needs Registry Provides Vital InformationThe online registry provides an important public safety tool. |
October 2016 |
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Concord Offers Support and Services to Victims of Domestic ViolenceA one-stop center serves people who want to break the cycle of violence. |
October 2016 |
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Palmdale’s Season of Service Puts Volunteers to WorkPalmdale gives residents a way to help address critical infrastructure challenges. |
August 2016 |
