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‘We are worth it.’ For Bell Gardens residents, a new pool is more than a place to cool off

The renovated Dreamers Aquatic Center in Bell Gardens features multiple heated pools, water slides, and community spaces designed for year-round use. City officials hope the aquatic center can serve as a springboard for other community projects. 

Article Local Works By Caleb Zimmerschied Valadez

What cities can learn from Pacifica’s ambitious new local coastal plan

View of Rockaway Beach in Pacifica

Pacifica’s new coastal land use plan recognizes the need for area‑specific approaches to long‑term coastal management and outlines a phased framework for implementation.

Article Local Works By Jackie Krentzman

Tulare city officials hope new shelter model moves people from the streets to stability

Aerial view of homeless shelter under construction

“The goal of these stages, as shelter guests get back on their feet, is to help them establish an employment record,” says City Manager Marc Mondell, “so we can vouch for them with private sector businesses in the community, help them land jobs, and move into permanent housing and out of homelessness.”