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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 … -
Nearly 400 city officials (and counting) want more action on fentanyl
May 10, 2023 12:17 PM
The League of California Cities is asking city officials to sign a letter by this Friday urging Assembly … -
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 … -
Assembly Public Safety Committee votes down Proposition 47 reform
April 19, 2023 2:37 PM
Despite robust support from the League of California Cities and other stakeholders, a bill that proposed … -
Cal Cities Board adopts positions on housing and homelessness bills; takes a deep dive into the state’s fentanyl crisis
April 18, 2023 1:37 PM
The meeting started with an update on the state’s three-pronged response to the fentanyl crisis — law … -
State updates fire hazard severity zone map — and gives stakeholders little time to respond
January 18, 2023 3:36 PM
The Office of the State Fire Marshal released a draft of the state’s Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map for … -
Major changes are coming to California’s legal cannabis market
October 19, 2022 3:11 PM
Cal Cities is preparing a draft ordinance and will hold educational programs to help cities move into … -
New laws and grant programs expected to help improve mental health among first responders
October 12, 2022 12:01 PM
Cities can expect additional resources to help improve mental health among first responders over the … -
Cities fare well in final days of the 2022 legislative cycle
October 5, 2022 2:58 PM
Two themes dominated the Capitol as Gov. Gavin Newsom signed or vetoed over 1,000 measures: an emphasis … -
President Ali Sajjad Taj appoints 2023 policy committee chairs and vice chairs
October 5, 2022 11:50 AM
League of California Cities President Ali Sajjad Taj has announced his chair and vice chair appointments … -
Cal Cities calls for expansion of key utility undergrounding program
September 28, 2022 10:49 AM
For decades, cities in California have relied on the state’s Rule 20A program to improve the safety of … -
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 … -
A pack of positive bills for cities awaits the Governor’s pen
September 2, 2022 2:59 PM
The 2022 legislative session ended on Aug. 31, but technically speaking it stretched into the wee hours … -
Help develop Cal Cities policy by serving on a policy committee; applications due Sept. 30
August 31, 2022 3:47 PM
The League of California Cities is accepting applications for all seven policy committees now through … -
Key bills to watch: The top public safety, environmental, revenue, and labor measures impacting cities
July 27, 2022 11:03 AM
The Legislature returns next week for a month-long whirlwind of activity. First up is a gargantuan appropriations … -
Catalytic converter theft bills clear key legislative hurdle
June 1, 2022 1:14 PM
California lawmakers have introduced nearly a dozen bills that would address the continued rise in catalytic … -
Public safety, labor, local government, and infrastructure advocates announce strong opposition to California Business Roundtable ballot measure that would benefit wealthy corporations while decimating vital local and state services
February 2, 2022 10:25 AM
Today, the League of California Cities, California Professional Firefighters, SEIU California, California … -
Top priorities for cities get new investments in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed state budget
January 10, 2022 6:57 PM
Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled his proposed 2022-23 State Budget building on the state’s efforts to address … -
Mill Valley’s partnership with Google creates new, data-driven wildfire evacuation and preparedness plans
November 10, 2021 12:23 PM
A simulation and citywide evacuation drill confirmed previously held hypotheses. Mill Valley and Google … -
Policy Committee presidential appointment applications open through Nov. 19
November 3, 2021 2:05 PM
Per Cal Cities policy, members must first request a policy committee appointment through their …