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Coastal and inland cities alike are gearing up for a historic El Niño

This winter could be unusually wet for California cities due to a historically strong El Niño — even for inland cities. Fortunately, many cities have been preparing for years. Unfortunately, it could also be a sign of things to come, as the climate crisis worsens.

Article Local Works By Ryan Hunt

How a Cathedral City community designed its own park

Esperanza Park isn’t just a story about a long-overdue park. It’s about a city finding a way to reach and hear from the people most likely to use the park the most: working parents and kids. And that success has changed how the city approaches public engagement. 

Article Features By Dr. Peter Pirnejad, ICMA-CM

What city managers can do when the disruptor gets elected

It’s the morning after an election, and a candidate who campaigned on fixing a broken city hall or exposing mismanagement has won their election. The challenge for city managers is not how to stop the disruption but how to channel that reform-minded energy while protecting staff, role clarity and institutional integrity.  

Article Local Works By Jackie Krentzman

‘What they did was extraordinary.’ How this rural, low-income city sped up housing construction

“For a community of 20,000 to produce so many units of affordable housing over the course of five years is unprecedented in California, much less the nation,” said Ed Mayer, former executive director of the Butte County Housing Authority, of Oroville’s efforts.

Article President's Message By League of California Cities President Teresa Acosta

Let’s come to the table with solutions and compassion

“There is so much pain these days, so much division, and very real fears of not being able to cover our basic needs,” writes Cal Cities President Teresa Acosta. “Working together, we can really make a big difference — doing so with kindness will help heal much of what is wrong in this world.”

Article Local Works By Caleb Zimmerschied Valadez

Fort Bragg is turning the tide on water scarcity

“We cannot afford to be reactive when it comes to water,” says Isaac Whippy, Fort Bragg city manager. “Fifteen years ago, we were just sticking to upgrading our infrastructure and water treatment plants, but we’re now looking for alternative sources.” 

Article Local Works By Jackie Krentzman

Visalia is a leader in building new homes for farmworkers

Farmworker housing is few and far between and much-needed in the Central Valley. The city of Visalia used all its available levers to greenlight and fund Rancho Colegio, an 80-unit affordable housing complex with 20 units set aside for farmworkers.

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