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Article Special to Cal Cities By Teresa Acosta and Geoff Patnoe

Opinion: Carlsbad’s approach to e-bike safety is a model for other communities

“For many communities, electric bike technology has moved faster than the law,” writes Carlsbad Council Member Teresa Acosta and City Manager Geoff Patnoe. “But in Carlsbad, we are working to proactively respond to this nuanced, emerging challenge.”

Article Legal Notes By Matthew Richardson

Federal Voting Rights Act changes could impact your local election

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in a high-profile gerrymandering case this year could significantly alter the California Voting Rights Act and whether cities must transition away from at-large elections.

Article Features By Brian Lee-Mounger Hendershot

Cities to next Governor: Let’s partner together to make real change

Western City asked the leaders of the League of California Cities’ policy committees what they thought the next Governor should do when he takes office. In general, their message was the same: It’s time to do things differently.