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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Which of the 800+ bills signed over the weekend will impact cities the most?
Oct 2, 2024
With one last message about fiscal responsibility, Gov. Gavin Newsom closed out the legislative session on Monday. -
Newsom signs recovery housing bills
Sep 25, 2024
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two major recovery housing bills sponsored by Cal Cities last weekend. -
Governor rolls out Homekey+ and new housing and homelessness law
Sep 25, 2024
Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the upcoming availability of $2.25 billion in Proposition 1 funding, along with changes to the state’s housing planning process. -
Cal Cities releases more climate bond resources for cities
Sep 18, 2024
Cal Cities has developed a slide deck and sample city resolution for cities that want to support the Safe Drinking Water, Wildlife Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024. -
City leaders voice support for November anti-crime ballot measure
Sep 11, 2024
The Senate and Assembly public safety committees on Tuesday held a joint hearing on Proposition 36. Cal Cities supports the initiative, also known as the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act. -
Don’t miss your chance to connect with 200+ city service providers and advocates
Sep 11, 2024
The Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo is the best way for city officials to hear from experts, connect with peers, and learn about the latest legislative news. -
Make your voice heard about a possible discount rate reduction
Sep 11, 2024
Cal Cities is urging the California Public Employees’ Retirement System not to lower the fund’s discount rate and expected rate of return. -
Warehouse setback bill will limit jobs and economic growth, warn city officials and business leaders
Sep 11, 2024
City officials and business leaders today issued a warning that a gut-and-amend bill jammed through the Legislature at the last minute will lead to job losses and limit economic growth, impacting California’s overall economy. -
What cities need to know about November’s public safety ballot measure — and how to support it
Sep 9, 2024
Voters around the state will have a chance to weigh in on 10 statewide ballot measures this November, including the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act. -
What happened in the last, chaotic days of the legislative session?
Sep 4, 2024
It might be more appropriate to ask what didn’t happen last week.
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