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California cities are fighting back against a federal offshore drilling proposal

Californians know firsthand how devastating oil spills can become. And while they can’t force the federal government to withdraw its offshore drilling proposal, cities can make it extremely challenging for companies to build the facilities they need to restart oil production. 

Article Features By Jackie Krentzman

‘Heat is going to be the great un-equalizer,’ warn experts and city officials in the Inland Empire

Extreme heat doesn’t just stress the human body. It puts a greater demand on the electrical grid, causing more frequent blackouts, buckles asphalt roads, and evaporates water supplies. But many of its most harmful impacts are cumulative and delayed.

Article Local Works By Caleb Zimmerschied Valadez

Ojai restoration project helps its most vulnerable residents

“It falls very much in the spirit of what most of our city tends towards — a combination of deep humanitarianism, ecology, and culture,” said Ojai Mayor Andy Gilman. “This whole space is becoming alive with purpose, and I feel really lucky to be a part of it.”

Community leaders gather for ribbon cutting
Article Features By Ali Gaylord

A practical playbook for getting permanent supportive housing approved by your community

Community pushback is often the greatest risk to building new permanent supportive housing. But it doesn’t have to be. The difference between a stalled project and a successful one often comes down to a small set of repeatable risk reduction strategies. 

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Imperial Beach-backed co-op brings fresh food to former food desert

After a decade of advocacy — and $500,000 in Covid-relief funds — Imperial Beach residents have access to fresh, affordable, and nutritious food. The SunCoast Market Co-op also emphasizes education and community-building.

Article President's Message By League of California Cities President Gabe Quinto

Balancing the environment and the economy is one of our state’s defining issues

“That the Sierra Club and Cal Cities were founded around the same time highlights a fundamental tension that has existed since the Gold Rush,” writes Cal Cities President Gabe Quinto. “How do we develop cities that are thriving economic hubs while also protecting the natural splendor that drew so many of us here?”

Article Local Works By Rosie Lozoya

Norwalk builds brighter futures for teens

Nationwide, youth are facing an epidemic of anxiety, disconnection, and self-doubt. The numbers are sobering, but they don’t show the quiet questions teens ask themselves every day: Do I matter? Do I belong? Can I make a difference? In Norwalk, the answer is a resounding yes.

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