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Cities worry new protections for the Joshua tree will halt housing in the high desert

Cities near the Mojave Desert face a familiar challenge: They need to build more housing while also protecting the iconic landscapes that draw so many people to California. Some city officials and developers worry a new law is unintentionally slowing or even scuttling badly needed projects.

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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. 

Article Local Works By Jackie Krentzman

No such thing as too many cooks. Clovis Culinary Center launches over a hundred small businesses

“It’s like we became a family,” says Auzzie Lewis, who turned her passion into a catering business. “You are working long hours, and everyone becomes friendly and is eager to help each other. Starting your own business is scary, and that mutual support made all the difference.”

Article Features By Jackie Krentzman

Too much of a good thing? As e-bike usage soars, cities scramble to keep commutes safe

“It can be easy to give e-bikes a bad rap when you see underage kids speeding or doing wheelies down the street, but e-bikes are a fantastic resource for residents and tourists alike,” says Dale Leda, Half Moon Bay’s interim city engineer. “If the infrastructure and policy can catch up, they will be such an asset for our city.”

Article Executive Director's Message By League of California Cities Executive Director and CEO Carolyn Coleman

What the abundance agenda misses

“When local land use and zoning decisions are moved from city councils to state legislatures, who’s able to show up to those hearings? If environmental review is bypassed, who loses the ability to raise legitimate concerns about pollution or contamination?” writes Cal Cities CEO Carolyn Coleman. “These are not hypothetical concerns. They are real experiences for communities that have seen ‘progress’ arrive without consultation.”

Article Special to Cal Cities By Rudy Mendoza

Opinion: California cities need to come together to secure our water future

“Water solutions will not come from a single region, policy, or idea,” writes Woodlake Mayor Rudy Mendoza. “They will come from a network of conversations, innovations, and partnerships that reflect the full diversity of California.”

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Pacifica’s AI assistant makes a splash

“Pacifica may be small and under-resourced, but we’re constantly striving to be nimble, creative, and ahead of the curve,” said Interim City Manager Yulia Carter. “Rose isn’t about replacing people — it’s about making government more accessible, more efficient, and perhaps ironically in this early age of AI, more human.”

Large group at Downey's City of STEM event
Article Local Works By Juddy Montenegro

The city behind LA County’s biggest STEM initiative

Downey’s City of STEM inspires thousands of kids of all ages every day in April to create, experiment, explore, and have fun. The program targets youth traditionally underrepresented in STEM learning, bringing providers to them to create dialogues and raise awareness about related careers and activities. 

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