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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Lawmakers try to get a grip on dangerous e-bike behavior
Apr 1, 2026
Legislators are racing to address some of the unintended side effects of e-bikes’ sudden popularity, particularly among younger riders. Although the surge in usage has expanded mobility and reduced car emissions, it has also created real public safety challenges on streets, sidewalks, school campuses, and other community spaces. -
Cal Cities officers advocate for solutions to statewide issues on Capitol Hill
Mar 25, 2026
Cal Cities leadership and more than 120 California city officials traveled to Washington last week to advocate for cities’ top priorities on Capitol Hill. -
Bill Talk: Some early wins and plenty of bipartisan support
Mar 25, 2026
Welcome back to Bill Talk, Cal Cities’ weekly breakdown of the top measures that city leaders need to know about and act on. -
Cal Cities warns that costly changes to California’s pension reform law could undermine government services
Mar 18, 2026
Cal Cities and other local government associations are pushing back on a two-year bill that would drive up costs for cities and roll back key pension reforms passed into law over a decade ago. -
Everything you need to know about Cal Cities’ 2026 bill package
Mar 11, 2026
The main source of state funding for addressing homelessness in California is the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Grant Program (HHAP). -
High-speed rail financing proposal could derail local housing and infrastructure funding
Mar 4, 2026
Cal Cities and other local government groups are pushing back on an unprecedented proposal from the California High-Speed Rail Authority that would threaten local revenues and local control. -
Cal Cities-sponsored bill would improve the fire hazard mapping process
Mar 4, 2026
Asm. Lisa Calderon introduced AB 2517, a bill sponsored by Cal Cities that would address major concerns raised by cities about the state’s fire hazard mapping process. -
Revised single-use plastics rules are raising concerns for ratepayers. What can cities do to help?
Feb 18, 2026
Last Friday, Cal Cities provided comments for what is likely CalRecycle’s last 15-day comment period on its single-use plastic rules. -
Cal Cities-sponsored bill would provide equitable access to disaster assistance
Feb 18, 2026
Last week, Asm. Chris Rogers introduced a bill that would fill a major gap in disaster aid. -
Get face time with lawmakers and answers to your burning policy questions at the City Leaders Summit
Feb 18, 2026
The schedule and session descriptions are available in the “program” section of the summit event page.
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