El Monte, California
El Monte is a city that is close to Los Angeles but far away enough to have once prospered under its shadow. The city used to have multiple car dealerships which helped with jobs and city taxes, but the recessions shut those down and the city has since struggled.
They are now focusing on a marijuana facility to help bring revenue back to the city which will aid in other prospects for the residents. As long as it continues to be legal in the state of California, El Monte might have a chance at a comeback.