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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.