California Cities Helen Putnam Award for Excellence

Students become stewards of the land and water.

Concerned residents volunteered to implement a program to mitigate the drought’s impact.

First Weekend Palm Desert helps increase the city’s tax revenues and makes it a regional center for the arts by drawing crowds to lively events from November through May.

The city took legal action to help property owners effect change and address the shootings, illegal drug sales, traffic and other problems that plagued the complex.

After years of fiscal challenges, the city implemented innovative programs to boost efficiency and accountability.

A one-stop center serves people who want to break the cycle of violence.

Palmdale gives residents a way to help address critical infrastructure challenges.

The city worked with its major employers, the local transit agency and Reedley College to address a shortage of workers with needed skills.

The program offers an enjoyable way for children and adults to learn organic gardening, be physically active, make smart food choices and work together.