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Article Features By Brian Lee-Mounger Hendershot

Want to end homelessness, recover faster from a disaster, or upskill workers? Call your library

According to State Librarian Greg Lucas, no other government-paid-for entity is as nimble or flexible as libraries. That makes them pillars of their community and well-positioned to tackle some of our biggest challenges — if they have the funding.  

Article Features by Jackie Krentzman

Housing in God’s backyard picks up as cities seek new ways to close the affordable housing gap

As congregations continue to dwindle, many churches and other houses of worship have found themselves with empty swaths of parking lots and land. Some are building affordable housing on the roughly 47,000 acres of potentially developable land. 

Article Local Works By Caleb Zimmerschied Valadez

Education, culture and community — free at the Santa Fe Springs Library

You may think of libraries as places to borrow books and access the internet. But think again — especially if you live near the Santa Fe Springs ​​​​Library. Bit by bit, it has become the city’s go-to institution for culture and entertainment.

Article Local Works By Jackie Krentzman 

Tiny bubbles create big ripples in Lake Elsinore

Like many freshwater lakes in the U.S., Lake Elsinore’s water quality has long been an issue. And it only got worse as temperatures and flooding increased. But in 2022, the namesake city found a way to restore this crown jewel that once attracted Hollywood celebrities like Steve McQueen.

Article Executive Director's Message By League of California Cities Executive Director and CEO Carolyn Coleman

Solving homelessness takes more than removing encampments

“People are falling into homelessness faster than cities alone can connect them to the services and housing they need,” writes Cal Cities CEO Carolyn Coleman. “To keep Californians out of encampments and in housing permanently, cities need ongoing state funding at a level that matches the scale of the crisis.”

Article California Cities Helen Putnam Award for Excellence By Kelly Hoover

How Goleta empowers (and invites) people to get involved with local government

Even in a tight-knit city like Goleta, walking into a council meeting alone can be uncomfortable — much less getting up and speaking. If you’re a council member or city commissioner, you probably felt that same discomfort and uncertainty early on!

Article Local Works By Jackie Krentzman

Pico Rivera wants to turn its biggest environmental challenge into its biggest economic opportunity

In 2018, Pico Rivera received bad news. The Whittier Narrows Dam, which runs right through the city, was on the brink of failure. But instead of seeing a setback, Pico Rivera saw an opportunity to reinvent itself.

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