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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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. -
The good, the bad, and what to watch. Newsom’s final bill actions
Oct 18, 2023
For a moment it looked like 2023 might be the year of no, as Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed one measure after another. But then things shifted last week. -
Cities front and center of mental health modernization
Oct 18, 2023
The League of California Cities was once again in the limelight for its behavioral health and housing advocacy. Late last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 326 (Eggman) and AB 531 (Irwin) into law. -
The Governor acted on over 550 bills. What does that mean for cities?
Oct 11, 2023
What’s true with California weather is doubly true with California politics: When it rains, it pours. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed or vetoed a torrential number of bills over the weekend — over 450. -
Cal Cities joins legal challenge against ‘taxpayer protection’ ballot measure
Oct 4, 2023
The League of California Cities last week filed an amicus letter in support of a legal challenge against the deceptive “Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act” initiative. -
Newsom rejects unemployment pay for striking workers
Oct 4, 2023
Labor unions were arguably some of the biggest winners of the 2023 legislative session. Building on California's hot labor summer, the unions pushed several longstanding priorities out of the Legislature and onto the Governor's desk.
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