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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Remote public meetings bill gets a second shot
Jan 24, 2024
A bill that would make it easier for people to serve on local advisory bodies, boards, and commissions is set for an Assembly floor vote this Thursday. -
Supreme Court takes up key homelessness case
Jan 17, 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday agreed to review a lower court’s ruling in Johnson v. City of Grants Pass. The opinion prohibits Grants Pass, Oregon, from enforcing its anti-camping ordinances against all involuntarily homeless individuals within the city. -
CalRecycle unveils draft single-use plastic regulations
Jan 10, 2024
The landmark law established an extended producer responsibility program to manage single-use plastics across every sector of the economy. -
Cal Cities renews call for ongoing housing and homelessness services funding, vows to protect local revenues during economic woes
Jan 3, 2024
The League of California Cities on Tuesday called on the state to not only honor previous funding commitments but create an ongoing, $3 billion funding stream to increase affordable housing and reduce homelessness. -
Cal Cities to the state: Budget deficit should not slow down investments in cities
Dec 1, 2023
The League of California Cities Board of Directors today adopted the organization’s League of California Cities 2024 Advocacy Priorities, setting the stage for cities to work with the Legislature, the Governor, and other stakeholders during the coming year. -
What cities need to know about the Advanced Clean Fleet rule
Nov 29, 2023
After years of debate, public hearings, and regulatory proceedings, California’s Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation will take effect on Jan. 1, 2024. -
Rivas expects retail theft committee to ‘act with focus and urgency’
Nov 1, 2023
Last week Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas announced the formation of a new Select Committee on Retail Theft, chaired by Asm. Rick Zbur. Addressing retail theft was one of the League of Cities’ top legislative priorities in 2023. -
Cal Cities reaffirms support for DACA program
Oct 25, 2023
A federal ruling in mid-September prompted the League of California Cities to submit a letter to Congress reaffirming support for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. -
Cities and state agencies advance water efficiency efforts
Oct 25, 2023
Cities and state agencies are both advancing water efficiency goals. At the center of these efforts are draft regulations that would create long-term water conservation targets for 400 urban water suppliers statewide. -
Court provides clarity on historical resource CEQA exemptions
Oct 18, 2023
A California appellate court on Oct. 6 published a favorable ruling on environmental review exemptions, meaning cities can now rely on the opinion as precedent. The move came at the urging of the League of the California Cities and the city of Glendale.
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