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Final state budget delivers on homeless prevention and housing but punts climate decisions to later this summer
July 1, 2026 2:23 PM
Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature on Monday passed a budget deal after weeks of negotiations. -
Property transfer tax initiative pulled from November ballot
July 1, 2026 2:02 PM
Business and anti-tax groups agreed to pull an initiative from the November ballot that could have resulted … -
California’s gas tax increased by 2.2 cents on July 1. Here is what cities need to know
July 1, 2026 1:57 PM
California drivers will pay more at the pump starting July 1, as part of an annual tax adjustment that … -
Cal Cities and coalition partners applaud $900 million investment in homeless funding in the state budget
June 30, 2026 12:24 PM
The League of California Cities Executive Director and CEO Carolyn Coleman, California State Association … -
State leaders deliver on homelessness and housing in final budget agreement
June 29, 2026 3:05 PM
Following the Legislature’s and Gov. Gavin Newsom’s announcement of a FY 2026-27 State Budget … -
Cal Cities responds to last-minute deal that removes Jarvis-backed ballot measure
June 25, 2026 5:00 PM
Following the Legislature's passage of ACA 21 and ACA 22, which removed Initiative 25-0006A1, the "Local … -
City input needed as single-use plastics program advances
June 24, 2026 5:31 PM
The state is seeking final input from cities on its plastic pollution prevention draft plan — including … -
Voting rights bill raises liability concerns for cities
June 24, 2026 5:14 PM
Lawmakers are weighing an overhaul of the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA) that could expose cities … -
Fire chiefs urge action as high prices and long wait times raise public safety concerns
June 24, 2026 5:09 PM
Excessive prices and wait times for new fire apparatus are jeopardizing the state’s emergency response … -
Key Senate committee approves pension expansion bill
June 24, 2026 5:05 PM
The Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee voted 5-0 to approve a measure that would … -
Bill Talk: Data center debates, a $11 billion housing bond, and more
June 24, 2026 2:57 PM
Lawmakers have a little under two weeks to get their bills through any non-fiscal policy committee … -
Subcommittee vote clears the way for Zone Zero implementation
June 24, 2026 2:49 PM
On June 16, a Board of Forestry subcommittee held its last public hearing on the draft Zone Zero regulation … -
MONDAY: California fire chiefs sound the alarm on rising equipment costs and delays threatening public safety
June 18, 2026 11:52 AM
Fire chiefs throughout the state are meeting with state lawmakers Monday, June 22, at 2:30 p.m. to sound … -
Cities sound the alarm over mounting fire truck prices, delays, and industry consolidation
June 17, 2026 4:13 PM
More cities are filing lawsuits and speaking out about a fire apparatus manufacturing crisis that is … -
Cal Cities accepting proposals for the 2027 City Managers Conference
June 17, 2026 4:08 PM
Do you have fresh ideas or bold insights into municipal leadership? Cal Cities is accepting dynamic, … -
Budget deal includes some wins for cities, but negotiations are still ongoing
June 17, 2026 3:57 PM
Lawmakers on Monday approved a $355.9 billion state budget. But while the deal contains some wins for … -
Bill Talk: The “final” budget arrives
June 17, 2026 3:53 PM
It’s budget week (again!). On Monday, lawmakers approved a $355.9 billion state budget. -
Legislature’s budget proposal preserves meaningful progress on homelessness
June 12, 2026 2:24 PM
Following the Assembly and the Senate announcement of a FY 2026-27 State Budget agreement, League of … -
New federal report shows declines in homelessness amid proposed state funding cuts
June 10, 2026 4:36 PM
A newly released federal report shows that overall homelessness declined in California by 2.8% between … -
November ballot initiative would reduce local government revenues by billions
June 10, 2026 4:28 PM
Cal Cities sent a letter to key lawmakers warning that a ballot measure sponsored by the California …