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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.

Article Special to Cal Cities By Rudy Mendoza

Opinion: California cities need to come together to secure our water future

“Water solutions will not come from a single region, policy, or idea,” writes Woodlake Mayor Rudy Mendoza. “They will come from a network of conversations, innovations, and partnerships that reflect the full diversity of California.”