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Imperial Beach-backed co-op brings fresh food to former food desert

After a decade of advocacy — and $500,000 in Covid-relief funds — Imperial Beach residents have access to fresh, affordable, and nutritious food. The SunCoast Market Co-op also emphasizes education and community-building.

Article President's Message By League of California Cities President Gabe Quinto

Balancing the environment and the economy is one of our state’s defining issues

“That the Sierra Club and Cal Cities were founded around the same time highlights a fundamental tension that has existed since the Gold Rush,” writes Cal Cities President Gabe Quinto. “How do we develop cities that are thriving economic hubs while also protecting the natural splendor that drew so many of us here?”

Article Local Works By Rosie Lozoya

Norwalk builds brighter futures for teens

Nationwide, youth are facing an epidemic of anxiety, disconnection, and self-doubt. The numbers are sobering, but they don’t show the quiet questions teens ask themselves every day: Do I matter? Do I belong? Can I make a difference? In Norwalk, the answer is a resounding yes.