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Article Local Works By Caleb Zimmerschied Valadez

These two cities became biking oases. Could yours be next?

City officials in Davis and Emeryville found a way to make their communities happier, safer, and cleaner while also reducing carbon emissions: They made it easier to bike. “The point is to provide options,” said Jennifer Donofrio, Davis’ senior transportation planner. “People can choose to get around however they prefer.”

Article Local Works By Jackie Krentzman

La Mesa is doing a lot with little on climate change

La Mesa has made climate action attractive for residents and developers alike. “La Mesa is a small city and not a wealthy city,” says one local climate activist. “Yet the city has gotten so much done, from adapting clean energy, reducing solid organic waste, and passing transportation measures to cut our carbon emissions.”  

Article California Cities Helen Putnam Award for Excellence By Colette Schow and Sarah Shawky

Benicia voters overwhelmingly approved two revenue measures. Here’s why

In the city of Benicia, a budget crisis almost unraveled community life. What sets this story apart isn’t just the challenge Benicia faced, but how city leadership turned a financial crisis into an opportunity for unprecedented community engagement and transparency.

Article Local Works By Jackie Krentzman

The small city of Colusa is determined to overcome a history of prioritizing single-family homes

A semi-rural city in Sacramento Valley added its first affordable housing project in close to a decade earlier this year. Colusa City Manager Jesse Cain says projects like these are critical to the community’s future, in part because many homes never hit the open market. 

Article President’s Message By League of California Cities President Lynne B. Kennedy, Ph.D.

Planning today for a healthier tomorrow: How cities can lead on climate

Many cities have the vision, the space, and the will to turn suburban landscapes into walkable, transit-rich neighborhoods. What they need now are the tools: local control and sustained infrastructure funding. That’s where the greatest challenge lies, argues Cal Cities Cities President Lynne B. Kennedy.

Article Legal Notes By Matthew R. Silver and Valerie D. Escalante Troesh

The Grants Pass case resolved some — but not all — public camping ordinance challenges

Last year, the U.S. Supreme Court resolved Eighth Amendment lawsuits against public camping ordinances. But the ruling did not close the door to other challenges — including state legislation attempting to preempt local control.

Article Solutions for Cities By Thomas Jackson and Bruce Dickinson

Four tips city managers can use to prioritize infrastructure renewal projects

Unpredictable inflationary pressures, federal policies, and state-mandated programs are making it hard to decide which infrastructure renewal projects to prioritize. Here are four tips to help city managers navigate these challenges effectively. 

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