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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Audit underscores housing element challenges and calls for increased support for cities
Jan 21, 2026
The California State Auditor last week released a review of the state’s housing element process. The audit, requested by former Sen. Steve Glazer, found that while the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has met its legal requirements during the current housing element cycle, there is still plenty of room for improvement. -
Public records act ruling contains good news and bad news for cities
Jan 21, 2026
What started as a series of California Public Records Act (CPRA) requests in 2018 and 2019 recently culminated in a California Supreme Court decision that both limits and expands municipal responsibilities under the CPRA. -
Local Streets and Roads allocation estimates updated for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27
Jan 21, 2026
Cal Cities this week released new local streets and roads revenue estimates prepared by Cal Cities Fiscal Policy Advisor Michael Coleman. -
Cal Cities stalls development fee bill, pushes hard for clean-up changes to SB 79
Jan 14, 2026
Lawmakers are racing to get any outstanding bills from last year through a Jan. 16 deadline. -
Wait-and-see budget falls short on Californians’ biggest priorities: housing and homelessness, climate change, and public safety
Jan 9, 2026
California Director of Finance Joe Stephenshaw unveiled a $348.9 billion budget today that was light on the details and even lighter on new investments in housing, climate change, and public safety. -
The Legislature is back in session. These are the top pending bills for cities (so far)
Jan 7, 2026
Lawmakers are entering the new year with a litany of problems — some new, some old, and some punted. -
'Cities cannot shoulder this responsibility alone.’ Cities urge state leaders to back up promises with funding
Jan 7, 2026
Cal Cities on Tuesday sent a letter to the Governor and legislative leaders outlining its four funding priorities: restore state homelessness funding to its previous funding levels, safeguard local revenues, invest in local climate resilience and disaster preparedness efforts, and fully fund the voter-approved Proposition 36. -
Cities need certainty to keep delivering essential services to California families
Dec 5, 2025
The League of California Cities Board of Directors today adopted the organization’s 2025-26 Advocacy Priorities with a clear message to the state: Cities are a smart and essential investment for a strong California. -
Federal efforts to speed up broadband permitting miss the mark
Dec 2, 2025
Both the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Congress have intensified efforts to accelerate broadband deployment by revisiting and potentially restructuring the nation’s broadband permitting frameworks. -
2025 Legislative Year in Review
Nov 12, 2025
Two events shaped the 2025 legislative session more than any others: the reelection of President Donald Trump and the deadly Palisades and Eaton fires that killed 31 people and destroyed 11,000 homes.
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