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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Register today for the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo in Long Beach!
Jun 5, 2024
Registration is now open for the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo at the Long Beach Convention Center this October 16-18! -
State Bills in Brief: May 29-June 6
May 29, 2024
The second half of the 2024 legislative session has just started, and Cal Cities has already notched a major win. -
What’s next for Cal Cities’ recovery housing reform bills?
May 29, 2024
Lawmakers have dealt blows to two of Cal Cities’ four recovery home bills: SB 913 (Umberg) and AB 2121 (Dixon). -
Updated draft water rule retains feasibility and flexibility provisions
May 22, 2024
On Monday, the State Water Board released the third version of draft water efficiency regulations as part of a 15-day comment period. -
Which bills survived the Legislature’s first fiscal axe?
May 22, 2024
Last week's twice-yearly bill culling held few surprises. Lawmakers kept a few more bills in the dreaded suspense file than normal — about a third compared to their average of 25%. -
Cal Cities urges CalRecycle to specify local cost recovery in draft plastics and packaging regulations
May 15, 2024
Last week, Cal Cities submitted public comments seeking clarity on how the state will hold producers accountable when reimbursing cities under California’s single-use plastic and packaging material recycling law, as promised by SB 54 (Allen, 2022). -
Lawmakers greenlight housing element audit
May 15, 2024
The Joint Legislative Audit Committee on Tuesday unanimously approved Sen. Steve Glazer’s request to audit the state's housing element review process. -
New budget proposal includes major cuts to housing and homelessness programs
May 10, 2024
Gov. Gavin Newsom characterized his May budget proposal as a "return to normalization" and a focus on core services. -
CalPERS revises automatic discount rate reduction
May 1, 2024
The CalPERS Board of Administration voted last month to revise a policy that automatically increases employer contributions during unexpected market surges. -
Court grants charter cities legal win over controversial housing law
Apr 26, 2024
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