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Alex Walker-Griffin speaking with leaders behind him
Article Features By Karina Rodriguez

How a new generation of leaders is building the future they want to call home

More young people are running for office and challenging the status quo. “I felt the biggest way that I could contribute was being behind the dais and making decisions in real time,” said Hercules Vice Mayor Alex Walker-Griffin, who joined city council at age 23.

Group of people with long ribbon in front of new housing development
Article Local Works By Jackie Krentzman

Crescent City leverages federal funding and exceeds housing goals

“The goal is to get more activity downtown, to help the city’s overall economic development,” says City Manager Eric Wier. “We don’t want our downtown to close down at 5 p.m. — this mix of new residential and retail will add a constant synergy to the area.”

Hand reaching for support
Article Features By Aaron Meyer, MD, and Ann Marie Council, JD

CARE Court isn’t working as expected. What can cities do to strengthen it?

State leaders have improved the CARE Act every year to address concerns over its scope, cost, and practices. Yet the challenges facing cities and patients alike remain the same: People with severe mental illness are cycling through emergency medical services without a sustained improvement in care. 

Article Local Works By Caleb Zimmerschied Valadez

‘We are worth it.’ For Bell Gardens residents, a new pool is more than a place to cool off

The renovated Dreamers Aquatic Center in Bell Gardens features multiple heated pools, water slides, and community spaces designed for year-round use. City officials hope the aquatic center can serve as a springboard for other community projects. 

El Cerrito city council members
Article President’s Message By League of California Cities President Gabe Quinto

Service rooted in empathy is more important than ever

“In my swearing-in address back in 2018, I committed to fostering a city of ‘kindness and empathy that survives by helping out and supporting others,’” writes Cal Cities President Gabe Quinto. “I also referenced a quote from former President Franklin D. Roosevelt in asking, ‘Do we provide enough for those who have so little?’”

Aerial view of the Bob Belt Beach Park
Article Local Works By Patrick Martinez

‘We used to avoid this area. Now it’s where people come to connect.’ Needles transforms neglected riverfront

For years, First Beach served as a makeshift gathering place for Needles residents. But with no shade, restrooms, or trash bins — and plenty of litter — it was often more of a hazard than a haven. The newly revamped riverfront has changed how both the town and residents see themselves. 

Parent walking child to school
Article Features By Jackie Krentzman

High-quality childcare is scarce and expensive. Can cities change that?

“In my career, I have heard so many times that childcare is not the business of the city,” says San José Council Member Pamela Campos. “However, childcare is absolutely part of economic development. We need people to be able to show up and go to work and do their jobs, which they can’t do if they are caring for their children.” 

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