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Together, with our members, Cal Cities delivers major victories for cities year after year – protecting local control, securing billions of dollars in new funding, and preserving existing city resources.

100 +

bills/ballot measures passed or defeated to retain local control

$13 Billion

in new funding for cities in the past five years

$8+ Billion

in federal recovery funding in 2021

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Sep 27, 2023

Guide to Local Recovery Update: Sept. 27

The White House released an updated technical assistance guide for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act. The guide includes over 150 programs and resources.

Sep 27, 2023

Awards, insight, and motivation abound at the 2023 annual conference

Over 2,000 Golden State city officials gathered in Sacramento last week for the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo. The three-day event was a chance for local officials to come together.

Sep 27, 2023

What's the latest on the latest (possible) government shutdown

Congress remains divided on how best to fund the federal government. If lawmakers fail to reach an agreement before Saturday, spending authority for most federal agencies will expire and the federal government will shut down.

  • Guide to Local Recovery

    Cal Cities connects cities officials with the resources and information needed to recover from the coronavirus pandemic. Learn about economic relief programs, related legislation, and more. 

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  • Advancing Equity

    Help create an equitable future for all Californians by browsing our Advancing Equity page, an ever-growing list of promising new strategies, solutions, and foundational resources.   

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  • Western City Magazine

    Dive deep into big policy issues and trends or get practical ideas for some of the most pressing issues facing city officials through Cal Cities' monthly Western City magazine.

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  • Cal Cities Delivers

    Cal Cities and its members deliver major victories for cities year after year — protecting local control, securing billions of dollars in the new funding, and preserving existing city resources.

    Learn More >