“Displacement can happen across any income group,” says planner
Karen Chapple, “and it can happen with benefits or with losses.
The policy issue is, is the diversity of the neighborhood that
you had before as sustained as the new transit improvement comes
in?”
Most neighborhoods used to have a mix of single-family homes and
houses with multiple units. But today, many cities struggle to
provide that same level of choice. Daniel Parolek says that’s
because the systems needed to deliver those choices have
disappeared.
CalPERS and the Legislature have enacted several changes in
recent years that expand the pension fund’s enforcement powers,
including new financial penalties. Here’s how those changes could
impact your city — and what may be coming next.
Culver City’s annual operating budget for homeless services has
sharply increased to nearly $16.1 million. The agency’s
investment is paying off. The latest Point-in-Time Count found
that the number of homeless people in the city decreased from 229
to 105.
Sadly, politically motivated violence is not new. It is part of
our national history, driven by a range of motives — and is
increasing. Here are some practical steps you can take to support
your safety and that of those around you.
Summer at City Hall equips Vacaville youth with job readiness
skills and a deeper understanding of local government. But city
officials say the four-week program is more than just preparing
students for jobs. It’s also about building community and giving
them confidence.
In bustling Moreno Valley, the daily commute isn’t just a routine
— it’s a formidable challenge. Spending several hours a week on
the road to get to and from work can negatively affect people’s
finances and health — and a city’s economy.