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.
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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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Cal Cities-sponsored recovery housing bills now on the Governor’s desk
Sep 4, 2024
Two recovery housing bills sponsored by Cal Cities are now in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s hands. Cal Cities is urging the Governor to sign both measures. -
Lawmakers try to jam through warehouse setback bill
Aug 28, 2024
Two lawmakers have gutted and amended a bill that would place severe restrictions on new or expanding warehouses. The end-of-session move comes after months of closed-door negotiations that excluded local governments and other key stakeholders. -
Six things to know about the last week of session
Aug 28, 2024
It’s a busy week for the Legislature, albeit one somewhat of its own making. Besides the usual slew of unfinished business — delayed further by this year’s national political conventions — lawmakers are trying to jam through large policy proposals by gutting and amending existing measures. -
Is extreme heat impacting your city? These resources and tips could help
Aug 28, 2024
State and federal agencies, along with the city of Los Angeles and the nonprofit Climate Resolve shared resources on extreme heat last week as part of a webinar for city officials. -
Here’s what your city needs to know about a proposed general resolution
Aug 28, 2024
Voting delegates may have at least one general resolution to consider at the upcoming General Assembly, held during Cal Cities’ annual conference in October. -
Here are the bills that survived the suspense file carnage
Aug 21, 2024
Last Thursday was a busy day for the state’s appropriations committees, which had to chop through 830 bills as part of the twice-annual suspense file process. -
Lawmakers send retail theft bills to the Governor
Aug 14, 2024
Lawmakers on Aug. 12 passed a 10-bill package broadly supported by Cal Cities that seeks to reduce retail theft. Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to sign the measures into law. -
The first Prop 1. funding deadline is two months away
Aug 14, 2024
Over $3 billion in competitive grant funding for behavioral health from Proposition 1. is now available. -
Cal Cities breaks down November climate bond funding
Aug 14, 2024
Cal Cities has released a guide to Proposition 4, otherwise known as the Safe Drinking Water, Wildlife Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024. -
What will you learn at the annual conference?
Jul 31, 2024
Here’s a sneak peek at what to expect when you join over 1,900 city officials (and counting) in Long Beach for three days of education, collaboration, and connection this Oct. 16-18.
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