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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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. -
Awards, insight, and motivation abound at the 2023 annual conference
Sep 27, 2023
Over 2,000 Golden State city officials gathered in Sacramento last week for the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo. The three-day event was a chance for local officials to come together. -
Four key measures advance to the 2024 ballot boxes
Sep 15, 2023
Cities and the critical services they provide were front and center at the Capitol this year. Legislators approved several measures that would provide or preserve funding for behavioral health, affordable housing, and public infrastructure. -
The measures to watch after the session ends
Sep 13, 2023
Politics almost always comes down to the wire and the state Legislature is no exception. Lawmakers have just a few hours to pass any remaining measures.Gov. Gavin Newsom has until Oct. 14 to sign or veto any bills that make it to his desk. -
Court sides with Cal Cities: Local law enforcement must be consulted about hypodermic needle exchange programs
Aug 16, 2023
A California Court of Appeal on Monday issued a favorable ruling on a case involving a private hypodermic needle exchange program. In its ruling, the court agreed with an amicus brief filed by the League of California Cities, law enforcement associations, and cities. -
Cal Cities-sponsored bill allowing first city council pay cap increase since 1984 signed into law
Jul 12, 2023
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law that will allow general law cities to adjust council member salaries for inflation for the first time in almost four decades. The measure is one of several sponsored by the League of California Cities this session.
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