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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Early action by city officials stalls two housing bills for 2025
May 7, 2025
Two housing bills, AB 647 (González, Mark) and SB 677 (Wiener), failed to receive enough votes to move out of their respective policy committees thanks to early action by Cal Cities and city officials. -
Bill Talk: Two wins and nine bills to act on
May 7, 2025
Before we get into what’s coming up, let’s talk about what just happened. -
Bill Talk: Four measurable measure modifications
Apr 30, 2025
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Legislature responds to concerns on encampment measure
Apr 30, 2025
Sen. Sasha Pérez this week announced substantial amendments to SB 634 following strong, sustained advocacy from cities — changes that fully address the concerns raised by Cal Cities. -
Cal Cities-sponsored disaster recovery and wildfire preparedness bills advance in the Legislature
Apr 9, 2025
City leaders testified in the Legislature this week in support of two bills that would help cities prepare for wildfires and recover from disasters. -
Sponsored recovery housing bill clears key committee hearing
Mar 26, 2025
One of Cal Cities’ sponsored recovery housing bills passed out of the Senate Health Committee with bipartisan support. -
Cal Cities’ short-term rental bill draws bipartisan praise
Mar 26, 2025
A bill that would help cities better enforce local ordinances related to short-term rentals — including collecting and remitting transient occupancy taxes — sailed out of its first committee last Wednesday with bipartisan support. -
Sen. Umberg introduces final part of Cal Cities’ recovery housing package
Mar 19, 2025
Last week, Sen. Tom Umberg reintroduced a Cal Cities-sponsored bill aimed at increasing state oversight of unlicensed sober living homes. -
This Cal Cities bill would make it easier for cities to commission murals
Mar 5, 2025
A bill co-sponsored by Cal Cities would make it easier for cities to commission murals. SB 456 (Ashby) would provide a narrow exemption to state licensing requirements that have delayed murals statewide. -
Cal Cities, disability rights groups, and others team up for Brown Act bill
Mar 5, 2025
A broad coalition of local government and disability rights organizations — including Cal Cities — are sponsoring a measure that would make some public meetings more accessible.
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