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The wait is over. Here are the bills that survived the suspense file
May 24, 2023 4:53 PM

The legislative sword of Damocles has fallen, the results are tallied, and the verdict? The first suspense …
Cal Cities turns up the heat on the Legislature to take action on fentanyl
May 3, 2023 2:40 PM

Three fentanyl-related bills supported by the League of California Cities passed through a special hearing …
New laws clamp down on catalytic converter theft
September 28, 2022 10:44 AM

Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed new laws designed to curb the rise in catalytic converter thefts. The …
Chula Vista’s high-flying first responder reduces costs and response times, improves de-escalation tactics, and saves lives
November 4, 2021 3:46 PM

In the wake of tragedies throughout the nation involving police officers, communities are asking for …
October treats for cities as Governor takes final action on 2021 bills
October 13, 2021 12:03 PM

The Governor took action on several high-profile broadband, Brown Act, public safety, and recycling bills …
Cal Cities Public Safety Task Force concludes work
April 7, 2021 5:00 AM

The League of California Cities Public Safety Task Force has wrapped up its work reviewing Cal …
Cal Cities Public Safety Task Force work underway with kickoff meeting
February 24, 2021 1:00 AM

The newly launched League of California Cities Public Safety Task Force kicked off its first meeting …
Cal Cities launches Public Safety Task Force to inform advocacy efforts around police reform
February 17, 2021 12:00 AM

In response to the growing sense of urgency for cities around issues involving public safety and policing …
City of South Lake Tahoe Recruits Volunteers for Safety Ambassador Program
August 18, 2020 12:00 AM

Realizing that peer-to-peer communication is often very effective in driving change, city officials in …
Cities Harness Creativity as They Develop Safe Reopen Plans
June 30, 2020 12:00 AM

Balancing the need to protect public health and stimulate local economic activity has been at the forefront …
San Diego Lifeguards Take on a New Role During the Pandemic to Help Homeless Individuals
June 3, 2020 12:00 AM

Ordinarily during this time of year, public beaches would be brimming with people enjoying the sea and …
Oakland Creates "Slow Streets" Program to Support Safe Physical Activity
May 5, 2020 1:00 AM

Cities are adapting faster than ever during these challenging times and the City of Oakland gets creative …
League of California Cities Responds to “Public Safety Power Shutoffs” Leaving Thousands of Californians with No Power
October 9, 2019 12:00 AM

The League of California Cities issued the following statement in response to the power shutdowns currently …
Understanding the Nuances of this Session’s Use-of-Force Legislation
September 9, 2019 12:00 AM

A two-year long debate over police use-of-force in the California Legislature has reached a …