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Bill Talk: More appropriations bills to watch
May 13, 2026 2:50 PM
Last week’s Bill Talk highlighted Cal Cities’ top legislative priorities heading into suspense file … -
Every voice matters! Appoint a voting delegate for the 2026 General Assembly
May 13, 2026 2:22 PM
The General Assembly, held this year in Anaheim on Sept. 25, is a meeting of all voting delegates — one … -
Natural disaster report further fuels wildfire liability debate
May 6, 2026 4:35 PM
The Legislature or the Governor will contemplate the wildfire liability issue this year. -
A fix for an unfavorable housing element ruling failed. What’s next for the over 100 impacted cities?
May 6, 2026 2:47 PM
Last week, the Assembly Local Government Committee failed to advance a legislative fix to a court decision … -
New draft Zone Zero regulations released
May 6, 2026 2:44 PM
In late April, a Board of Forestry subcommittee held a public hearing on the latest draft Zone Zero regulation … -
Bill Talk: The ones to act on in appropriations
May 6, 2026 2:23 PM
For the next two weeks, we’re focusing on the biggest bills likely headed to the state’s fiscal chopping … -
Cal Cities Board votes on ballot measures and bills, approves new member group
April 29, 2026 3:25 PM
The Cal Cities Board of Directors met last week in Sacramento to act on two ballot measures and several … -
Show how public works teams keep your community safe by declaring May 17-23 Public Works Week
April 29, 2026 3:20 PM
Cal Cities is co-sponsoring HR 95 (Caloza), an Assembly resolution declaring May 17–23 as National Public … -
New survey underscores the need for consistent access to state homelessness funding
April 29, 2026 1:46 PM
Last week, Cal Cities released new data highlighting how the lack of strong state funding threatens … -
Cal Cities opposes proposed funding cuts to mobile crisis services
April 29, 2026 1:44 PM
Cal Cities and a coalition of local governments and behavioral health advocates are signaling their opposition … -
What you need for a complete Phase 2 PFAS Settlements claim
April 29, 2026 1:41 PM
Throughout the country, local governments and public water systems are testing water supplies and collecting … -
Opinion: City officials have a duty to stop the erosion of public trust
April 29, 2026 1:37 PM
I have always reflected on and described my 27 years of service to my community and state — 23 in elected … -
State Conservation Corps seeking partners for museum exhibit
April 29, 2026 1:35 PM
The California Conservation Corps (CCC) and CCC Foundation are looking for a partner to showcase historical … -
City Clerks New Law and Elections Seminar session proposals due June 8
April 29, 2026 1:34 PM
Do you have unique insights into public records requests, elections, and other city clerk … -
Bill Talk: The calm before the appropriations slash
April 29, 2026 1:30 PM
Welcome to the (relatively) sleepy week before the torrent of new details about the state budget. -
Help pick the 2026 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence winners
April 29, 2026 1:25 PM
Cal Cities is recruiting approximately 70 volunteers to serve on selection juries for the 2026 Helen … -
Becerra, Thurmond, and Villaraigosa share views on redevelopment, accountability, and more at Cal Cities’ gubernatorial forum
April 23, 2026 3:35 PM
Xavier Becerra, Tony Thurmond, and Antonio Villaraigosa discussed their views on housing, public … -
City officials lobby lawmakers and hear from gubernatorial candidates at the City Leaders Summit
April 23, 2026 3:14 PM
Over 400 city officials from throughout the state flooded the Capitol this week to urge legislators to … -
City leaders call on state leaders to invest in homelessness, public safety, and climate change in the state budget
April 22, 2026 10:30 AM
Over 400 city officials from throughout the state are in the Capitol this week, calling on the Governor … -
TOMORROW: Candidates for Governor to discuss top city priorities at Cities Gubernatorial Forum
April 22, 2026 9:30 AM
The League of California Cities will host its first-ever nonpartisan Cities Gubernatorial Forum …