California is currently home to 1.8 million veterans, and an additional 40,000 veterans are expected to return to the state every year for the next several years.
Which League service helps you most?
The City of Santa Maria’s Listos program emphasizes sharing emergency and disaster preparedness skills, using a culturally appropriate curriculum that overcomes language and trust barriers.
The Institute for Local Government is offering several sessions at the League of California Cities 2013 Annual Conference & Expo to provide educational opportunities for city officials.
These projects increase civic pride and produce remarkable results.
SmartRiverside has helped transform the city by promoting high-tech businesses, encouraging collaboration and creating a forum for communication between students and high-tech organizations.
Budget cuts have resulted in reduced services for many communities. What services has your city been able to preserve that you are most proud of?
Local elected officials weigh in on current challenges and priorities.
By supporting wellness efforts, cities can offer an environment where residents and employees are encouraged to be more physically active, eat nutritious food and enjoy the advantages of good health.
The Neighborhood Impact Program uses neighborhood revitalization and partnerships to address health, safety and social issues.
The city provided its senior population with high-quality, affordable housing close to the services they need.
As cities implement deeper budget cuts, volunteers are performing more physically and intellectually demanding functions.
The League has met the challenges of the past year, and much work remains to be done.
Local officials looking for tools to help them serve their communities now have access to a variety of new resources.
Obesity and related diseases threaten the health of cities’ most vulnerable populations, particularly children and youth. As part of an effort to address obesity, California cities are participating in the Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Cities Campaign and adopting land-use, economic development and employee wellness policies that support health.
The Rides4Neighbors program provides a variety of flexible transportation options for eligible senior residents.