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Article Features By Brian Lee-Mounger Hendershot

These cities shifted gears to make big roadway changes

Elk Grove, Burbank, and San Pablo were some of the winners of the 2025 Outstanding Local Streets and Roads Project Awards. Elk Grove dramatically improved its streets thanks to a systemic, fix-it-first maintenance approach. Burbank and San Pablo both overhauled major traffic corridors. 

Article Features By Jackie Krentzman

How three cities are turning last night’s pizza boxes into tomorrow’s compost and electricity

California is in the middle of an ambitious effort to overhaul its waste systems — chief among them organic waste. But reducing the million tons of organic waste thrown away each year has proven challenging. Here’s how three cities are successfully meeting the mandate.

Article Legal Notes By Matthew R. Silver and Lauren E. Brown

Is your city complying with California’s substandard housing investigation rules?

While increasing affordable housing is typically at the forefront of most policymakers’ minds, remedying substandard conditions in existing homes is often overlooked. Three new laws look to change that, but local leaders need to act fast.

Article Features By Betsy Montiel

Should your city embrace GenAI? It’s complicated

Many cities have long used artificial intelligence for routine tasks. Some are seizing on advances in AI to further automate everyday tasks. But as with any new tool or policy, there are benefits and costs to using AI. Experts say it’s crucial for cities to have guardrails over anything AI produces.

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

We need to talk about federal funding cuts

“Every decision-maker — regardless of political party — needs to hear the stories of city officials and how federal decisions will impact our cities and residents,” writes Cal Cities President Lynne B. Kennedy. “Our job is to put the face behind the number and humanize funding decisions and priorities.”

Article California Cities Helen Putnam Award for Excellence By Regina Cave

Citrus Heights transforms with a citywide beautification program

“We’re not just cleaning up the city; we’re changing how people feel about their community,” said Meghan Huber, the city’s economic development and community engagement director. “The Beautification Crew and our public outreach efforts have really made a difference.”

Article Solutions for Cities By Joe Penney

My city needs to update its cybersecurity practices: Where do I begin?

You know cybersecurity is important. But often, it’s difficult to know where you should begin. That’s where the League of California Cities’ cybersecurity and technology services powered by VC3 come in.

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