“The power of our grassroots activities through the regional
divisions statewide not only makes Cal Cities unique among
advocacy organizations,” writes Cal Cities CEO Carolyn Coleman.
“It is integral to our effectiveness on behalf of cities.”
When the city of Riverside was looking for a way to reuse its
historic library building, it turned to an unlikely ally: the
comedian Cheech Marin. The tired structure was reborn in 2022 as
“The Cheech,” a national cultural center for Chicano art.
If you’re looking for the best ways to support local businesses,
travel east of San Francisco to Dublin — one of the
fastest-growing cities in the U.S. for several years. But for
many leaders, the best is yet to come.