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Cal Cities hits the gas on Cap-and-Trade talks
August 27, 2025 4:19 PM
Cal Cities officers earlier this week lobbied key lawmakers — including the offices of future Senate … -
Proposed Brown Act changes could be costly for cities
August 27, 2025 3:29 PM
The Legislature is considering SB 707 (Durazo), a sweeping bill that would overhaul local government … -
Cal Cities-sponsored bond agency issues over $259 million in affordable housing bonds
August 27, 2025 3:06 PM
The California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) has issued over $259 million in … -
Bill Talk: The (next-to-last) last Bill Talk of 2025?
August 27, 2025 3:04 PM
Welcome to the last week of committee hearings. This week marks the second and final suspense file of … -
Help others build for success at the 2026 Planning Commissioners Academy
August 27, 2025 2:44 PM
Cal Cities is seeking session proposals for the Planning Commissioners Academy, taking place March … -
Cal Cities joins over 200 California cities in the United Against Hate coalition
August 20, 2025 2:37 PM
Cal Cities has joined the United Against Hate, a national coalition that includes over 200 cities from … -
Cal Cities and others urge state leaders to protect homelessness programs from recent budget cuts
August 20, 2025 2:34 PM
Cal Cities and a coalition of local governments and homeless and housing service providers are calling … -
What the redistricting ballot measure means for cities
August 20, 2025 12:55 PM
California lawmakers are racing to place Proposition 50, also called the Election Rigging Response … -
Bill Talk: A fiscal fork in the road approaches
August 20, 2025 11:30 AM
This week was somewhat quiet for cities on the legislative front. A move spearheaded by Gov. Gavin Newsom … -
Full City Clerks New Law and Elections Seminar schedule available
August 20, 2025 11:22 AM
Attendees at this year’s City Clerks New Law and Elections Seminar will hear from three powerhouse keynote … -
Top environmental bills still in play this year
August 13, 2025 4:39 PM
By Melissa Sparks-Kranz, legislative advocate (environmental quality)The Legislature is reconvening next … -
Why is so much climate funding still on the table at the end of the legislative year?
August 13, 2025 4:35 PM
The Legislature still has some significant deals to finalize this session, including the reauthorization … -
Futurist Crystal Washington and entrepreneur Nir Bashan to speak at 2025 annual conference
August 13, 2025 3:16 PM
Futurist Crystal Washington and entrepreneur Nir Bashan are two of this year’s annual conference keynote … -
Metal theft bill that would save cities millions of dollars faces next hurdle
August 13, 2025 1:42 PM
The Senate Appropriations Committee is poised to take up a Cal Cities-sponsored bill that would help … -
Nine key public safety bills for cities
August 13, 2025 1:38 PM
Lawmakers in both appropriations committees will take up several bills aimed at addressing critical public … -
Take your local advocacy to the national level with a NLC leadership position
August 13, 2025 1:12 PM
The National League of Cities (NLC) is accepting applications for leadership positions on its board of … -
City advocacy secures major changes to transportation permitting bill
August 13, 2025 1:09 PM
It’s not unusual for a bill to undergo several drastic iterations as stakeholders play … -
Understanding the changes to SB 79, this year’s biggest housing bill for cities
August 6, 2025 3:04 PM
One of this year’s most consequential housing bills, SB 79 (Wiener), is still alive — albeit with a few … -
Do you have questions about the recent CEQA reform? We have answers
August 6, 2025 2:21 PM
Cal Cities has released a primer on what the legislative authors are calling the most ambitious changes … -
City Clerks New Law and Elections Seminar registration open; conference now held in November
August 6, 2025 12:08 PM
Registration is now open for the City Clerks New Law and Elections Seminar.