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What cities need to know about the Advanced Clean Fleet rule
November 29, 2023 11:21 AM

After years of debate, public hearings, and regulatory proceedings, California’s Advanced Clean Fleets …
Six days to go and nearly 1,000 bills left to pass
September 6, 2023 4:58 PM

The end of the 2023 legislative cycle is in sight. Last Friday marked the second half of the …
Cycling on sidewalk bill puts pedestrians at risk
August 30, 2023 11:32 AM

Protecting pedestrians from speeding bikes could get a lot more difficult next year. Lawmakers are pushing …
Take your advocacy up a notch with a leadership role in a policy committee
July 26, 2023 2:59 PM

Developing Cal Cities policy is a dynamic process that engages a wide range of members to ensure that …
Lawmakers want to pass yet another costly, unfunded mandate
July 19, 2023 1:56 PM

The League of California Cities’ biggest transportation fight this session is not over physical infrastructure …
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 secures important carveouts for cities in new, sweeping Advanced Clean Fleet rule, which takes effect next year
May 3, 2023 10:55 AM

After two years of iterations, intense negotiations, and workshops, the California Air Resources Board …
What the state’s newest investment in EV charging means for cities
January 4, 2023 12:57 PM

With internal combustible engine sales in California ending by 2035, the state is aggressively fast-tracking …
Guide to Local Recovery Update: Nov. 2
November 2, 2022 1:56 PM

The U.S. Economic Development Administration and California Association for Local Economic Development …
CARB extends advanced clean fleet rulemaking timeline; orders new draft language
November 2, 2022 1:51 PM

Cities received some much-needed regulatory breathing room following a years-long advocacy effort by …
Hearing on proposed zero-emission fleet regulations set for Oct. 27; written comments due Oct. 17
October 12, 2022 11:26 AM

A public hearing for the California Air Resources Board’s proposed Advanced Clean Fleets regulations …
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 …
Proposed zero-emission fleet regulations place heavy burden on cities, ignore market realities
September 28, 2022 10:54 AM

The California Air Resources Board recently proposed an iteration of new regulations that would accelerate …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Zero-emission fleet regulations coming to some cities in early 2024
November 17, 2021 2:04 PM

On Jan. 1, 2024, cities with more than 50 vehicles in their fleets will be required to take inventory …
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 …
Want to take your advocacy to the next level? Apply to be a chair or vice chair of a policy committee!
September 1, 2021 12:17 PM

Approximately 50 city officials serve on each of the Cal Cities’ seven policy committees. The deadline …