March 4, 2016 Issue #21 Editor's NoteFor a PDF copy of the newsletter please visit the League's website. For more updates from the League, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook.California City Solutions: Long Beach Turns Dust Bowl into Sports Facility with Chittick Field RenovationThis story is part of an ongoing series featuring Helen Putnam Award entries. The 2015 entries are available on the League’s website as a resource for cities in a searchable database called California City Solutions. The city of Long Beach’s Chittick Field Renovation was submitted in 2015 for the Planning and Environmental Quality award category.CA City Solutions, Helen Putnam, Environmental Quality Top Policy Experts Address Key to California’s Water Future during March 17 Water Foundation BriefingLeague Executive Director Chris McKenzie Will Participate on Water Infrastructure Financing PanelThe Water Foundation’s Annual Executive Briefing, March 17 in Sacramento, will tackle the toughest water-related issues facing California’s with thought-provocative discussions examining the new normal.Water, Environmental Quality, Meetings and Events Assembly Passes New Sweeping Tobacco Control Laws; Senate Action Expected Next WeekMeasures Include Authority to Regulate Electronic Cigarettes in Same Manner as TobaccoOn Thursday, March 3, the Assembly approved six new tobacco control bills, including measures that would regulate electronic cigarettes as tobacco products, increase the legal smoking age to 21 from 18, and authorize counties to impose local tobacco taxes.Assembly, Senate, Legislation, Environmental Quality |
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