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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.