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Huffington Post Live recently interviewed Compton Mayor Aja Brown and asked her to share her thoughts and experiences regarding police interaction with minority groups, particularly with African-Americans. An excerpt from the interview can be found below. To read the full ...
Mayor Aquanetta Warren says Fontana was one paycheck from going bankrupt in the ’90s. When Sam Abed was elected mayor, Escondido had a $16 million deficit. And for incoming Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido, the challenge was gang violence on ...
Known for its palm trees and sunny beaches, San Diego County is an image of paradise. But the county is not immune to emergencies. The most serious and recurring threat is wildfires. Working with Smart Cities Council Lead Partner AT&T, ...
Under California Penal Code Section 286(e), sex between prisoners in state prisons is illegal. Yet as with many laws, reality strays far from original intent. Enter the “Prisoner Protections for Family and Community Health Act.” Signed into law by Governor ...
“Urban agriculture” refers to a wide range of activities involving the raising, cultivation, processing, marketing, and distribution of food in urban areas. Communities around the country are looking to promote healthier eating by encouraging urban agriculture, especially through backyard gardens, ...
The Supreme Court has agreed to review a Ninth Circuit decision ruling that individuals with mental illnesses must be accommodated under the ADA when being arrested. By Lisa Soronen. Originally posted at Cities Speak. The Fourth Amendment applies to arrests, no question about it. What ...
City leaders and staff interested in learning more about why interoperability is such an important piece of a smart city will find this white paper very helpful. As it states, interoperability is not an end in itself; interoperable systems deliver ...
By Molly Coleman. Democracy. In the very root of the word is the notion that it is the people who rule. It is engrained in all Americans that in our country, government is by the people and for the people. ...
Cybersecurity is an issue that can’t be ignored at any level of government. To help cities prioritize risks and assign roles and responsibilities for key aspects of cybersecurity within their infrastructures,Council Lead Partner Microsoft just released a set of recommendations ...
