The League of California Cities is a member-informed organization. By engaging and educating key decision-makers, we defend local control through advocacy in the Legislature, at the ballot box, and in the courts. We also offer engagement opportunities and education programs designed to teach city officials about new developments in their field and exchange solutions to common challenges facing cities. Together, we elevate Cal Cities as the leading voice for California cities.
Cal Cities Delivers
Here are some ways that Cal Cities delivered January-May 2026.
550+ media mentions
Amplified the need for important resources for cities
350+ city voices
Came to City Leaders Summit, held 85+ meetings at the Capitol
2,100+ city officials
Convened 20 roundtables on important issues to cities
35 events
Hosted Regional Division events with 1,600+ members
Cal Cities Delivers news
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Everything cities need to know about the heated last days of session
Sep 2, 2026
The legislative session came to a rather explosive end on Tuesday afternoon. -
November bond measure could provide billions in funding for affordable housing and veterans housing
Sep 2, 2026
This November, California voters will have 14 statewide ballot measures to consider, including Proposition 1 — which would allow the state to sell $11.25 billion in general obligation bonds for the development, preservation and rehabilitation of affordable housing and veterans housing. -
North Bay city officials lobby lawmakers on wildfire liability, pensions, and more
Sep 2, 2026
Cities from Cal Cities’ North Bay Division made their voices heard in Sacramento amid last week’s end-of-session chaos. The group advocated on several pressing city issues, including proposed changes to wildfire liability and employee pensions. -
Five things city leaders need to know about the final five days of session
Aug 26, 2026
The session ends in five days, Aug. 31 at midnight on the dot, leaving little room for error. -
East Bay officials lobby lawmakers in Sacramento
Aug 19, 2026
The Cal Cities East Bay Division Board of Directors traveled to Sacramento last Wednesday to advocate on top city issues, including changes to wildfire liability and key public safety bills. -
Robotaxi bill strengthens emergency responses, empowers cities
Aug 19, 2026
A bill that establishes statewide emergency response standards for autonomous vehicle (AV) remote operators and local incident technicians is awaiting action on the Assembly Floor. -
Closed-door bailout for private utilities would leave cities and wildfire survivors footing the bill
Aug 12, 2026
Gov. Gavin Newsom is putting his might behind a last-minute bailout for private utility giants that cause wildfires. -
Cities' ability to mitigate wildfire risk with goat grazing at risk
Aug 12, 2026
Cal Cities and others are warning state leaders that a change to state law could force goat grazing companies out of business and jeopardize wildfire risk reduction services. -
Napa and Benicia mayors warn that changes to pension reform law could undermine government services
Aug 5, 2026
AB 1383 (McKinnor) may be well-intentioned, but it will make it harder for cities to maintain core services, local leaders told lawmakers on Monday. -
Last bite at the plastic apple: Single-use plastics cost recovery comments due Aug. 14
Jul 29, 2026
The state is seeking final input from cities and other stakeholders on its draft plastic pollution prevention plan.
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