Community Services and Economic Development
All in for Azusa is an integrated, cross-sector network of more than 30 services and organizations dedicated to improving the economic health and well-being of all Azusa residents.
Economic Development through the Arts
Riverside worked with the Riverside Art Museum and Cheech Marin to build the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art and Culture — the only museum in the country dedicated to Chicano art.
Enhancing Public Trust, Ethics, & Community Involvement
Corona is reaching more people than ever thanks to investments in integrated digital tools, accessibility, and real-time reporting. By utilizing technology, the city has improved the citizen experience and increased resident engagement.
Health & Wellness Programs
Pleasanton worked with the community to expand access to mental health care. Now, the city’s Alternative Response unit dispatches a clinician and non-uniformed officer to non-criminal behavioral health incidents.
Housing Programs & Innovations
The Youth Navigation Center in Modesto is a centralized youth-focused facility. The center includes low-barrier shelter and transitional housing beds, permanent supportive housing units, and wraparound services.
Internal Administration
Agoura Hills launched a monthly podcast where city staff and outside experts break down complex topics. Part of a larger communications overhaul, the podcast has helped the city reach more people than ever.
Intergovernmental Collaboration
Through partnerships, technology, and community support, the city established the Shafter Library & Learning Center. The Shafter Library & Learning Center is now Kern County's most accessible and dynamic library, which offers diverse educational opportunities.
League Partners Award for Excellence in City-Business Relations
The city of West Sacramento partnered with the local chamber of commerce to establish the Home Run Paid Internship Program, which connects high school students with local business owners through an eight-week paid internship.
Planning & Environmental Quality
Corona's Urban Forest Management Plan prioritizes tree care, reforestation, and community engagement, leading to an improved urban forest, reduced carbon emissions, and an enhanced quality of life for residents.
Public Safety
Modesto formed the Community Health and Assistance Team to provide outreach specialists who offer whole-person care and resources to unhoused residents, leading to increased public safety and valuable support for the city's most vulnerable population.
Public Works, Infrastructure and Transportation
The Sustainable Water Infrastructure Project utilizes stormwater, urban runoff, and wastewater to provide a sustainable water supply, producing about 10% of the city's water and benefiting the local economy and environment.
Ruth Vreeland Award for Engaging Youth in City Government
The city of Moreno Valley and Moreno Valley College Youth Collaborative launched five programs focused on civic engagement, work experience, and financial support to help youth ages 16 to 24 finish school and find successful high-paying local careers.