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Article Local Works By Jackie Krentzman

City officials work to keep South Lake Tahoe afforda-blue

South Lake Tahoe’s housing stock is controlled by regional growth limits. That stock became even more limited in 2020, as white-collar workers freed from downtown office commutes in pricier regions moved to the area. Home prices and rent soared by double digits, displacing many longtime residents and seasonal workers.

A 5-over-1 residential building with ground-floor commercial space.
Article Features By Robert J. Landeros

Housing affordability has become a public service issue, with potentially devastating impacts

The high cost of housing has had repercussions on all aspects of life, including employee recruitment and retention. And while staffing shortages are impacting nearly every public service sector, they are potentially life-threatening for public safety.

Household batteries in a trash bin
Article Special to Cal Cities By Heidi Sanborn and Jordan Wells

It’s time for California to help cities manage household hazardous waste

California has become a leader in passing laws that hold producers, not ratepayers, responsible for properly managing product and packaging waste. The state needs to take a similar approach to the state’s dangerous (and frequently, deadly) household hazardous waste.

Article Local Works By Jackie Krentzman

‘The best way to get them is to develop homegrown talent.’ Temecula works to boost the region’s struggling medical workforce

Temecula is federally classified as a medically underserved community, with residents routinely traveling for hours even for primary care. But a city-run workforce program is working to change that.  

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

In moments of devastation, the strength and character of public servants shine through

Elected officials hold a unique and critical responsibility: to guide their communities through times of peace and crisis alike. The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County and nearby regions serve as a stark reminder of this task. 

Article California Cities Helen Putnam Award for Excellence By Adrienne Etherton

Brisbane charges up its climate action goals with new city ordinance

Most buildings use methane gas for heating, drying, and cooking. But methane is also a greenhouse gas far more potent than carbon dioxide. A program in Brisbane would slash tons of the city’s emissions equal to roughly 8 million miles driven in an average gasoline vehicle.

Article Features By Ioli Filmeridis

New study sheds light on which local elected officials are likely to get harassed and why

Incivility has become normalized at the local level. But these incidents don’t affect everyone equally. A study of local elected officials in San Diego, Riverside, and Imperial Counties gives us a clearer picture of who gets harassed in Southern California and why. 

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