Even with the nation’s most effective gun laws, Californians
experienced a mass shooting every six days in 2023. “It is a sad
state of affairs for our country and our community that we’ve had
so many mass shootings that a set of best practices have
emerged,” said one expert.
California has lost one-third of its newspapers since 2005. One
county has no local news outlets, while 18 have just one. City
officials say the decline in reliable, local news coverage has
hampered their mission, damaged community trust, and fueled
misinformation.
As every city knows, the combination of people living longer into
retirement, underwhelming state pension returns, and lower
discount rates are straining local budgets. But Cypress plans to
wipe out its unfunded pension liability by 2030 — without taking
on any new debt.
“As president, I will engage with you at the division and caucus
level,” writes Lynne B. Kennedy, the new Cal Cities President. “I
will educate myself by learning with you and from you. And I will
elevate Cal Cities — who we are, what we do, and what we have to
say. This year, I am your champion!”
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are easier to build than other
housing units and blend seamlessly into the community. As a
result, many cities are incentivizing ADUs to quickly increase
housing — including Rosemead and Arcata.