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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. -
Governor signs solicitation and trafficking bill into law
July 30, 2025 2:56 PM
Gov. Gavin Newsom today signed a bill backed by Cal Cities that will make it easier for law enforcement … -
There’s more to housing bills this year than CEQA changes. Here’s what cities need to know
July 30, 2025 2:51 PM
Changes to California’s landmark environmental law, especially around housing development, were the center … -
New executive order may impact cities' access to federal funding to address homelessness
July 30, 2025 2:46 PM
Last week, President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at addressing homelessness. -
Pave the way for success! Submit a proposal for the 2026 Public Works Officers Institute
July 23, 2025 4:37 PM
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Cal Cities Board holds its annual summer meeting in San Jose
July 23, 2025 4:32 PM
The Cal Cities Board met last week in San Jose to take stock of progress made on key legislation and … -
Cal Cities-sponsored bond agency issues over $52 million in affordable housing bonds
July 23, 2025 2:03 PM
The California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) has issued over $52 million in … -
Short-term rental bill advances, despite disinformation campaign from opponents
July 23, 2025 1:19 PM
A bill that would make it easier for cities to collect taxes from short-term rentals unanimously passed … -
What’s next for Cal Cities’ recovery housing measures?
July 23, 2025 1:12 PM
Cal Cities’ sponsored recovery housing bill package will face its biggest challenge yet in August’s appropriations … -
Cal Cities backs effort to protect federal CDBG funding
July 23, 2025 12:59 PM
Last week, Cal Cities and the National League of Cities endorsed a letter by Rep. Jim Costa calling for … -
Take your advocacy to the next level by becoming a chair or vice chair of a policy committee
July 23, 2025 12:53 PM
Cal Cities is accepting chair and vice chair applications for all seven policy committees. Applications … -
Major homelessness bills shelved for the year
July 16, 2025 4:21 PM
Sen. Catherine Blakespear pressed pause on two key measures aimed at addressing homelessness this legislative … -
Bill Talk: Major proposals paused, Cap-and-Trade talks begin (kind of)
July 16, 2025 3:43 PM
This Friday, July 18, lawmakers and Sacramento’s cadre of staffers, lobbyists, and politicos will officially … -
Cal Cities mural bill moves closer to the Governor’s desk
July 16, 2025 12:29 PM
A bill that would make it easier for cities to commission muralists, SB 456 (Ashby), is one step closer … -
Every voice matters! Appoint a voting delegate for the 2025 General Assembly
July 16, 2025 12:27 PM
Every year, Cal Cities convenes a member-driven General Assembly to vote on policy resolutions that impact … -
Bill Talk: Budget cuts, legislative wins, and late-breaking bills
July 9, 2025 11:29 AM
Even in a normal year, the last two weeks of policy committee hearings are busy. -
'Cap-and-Trade funding powers our communities,’ Cal Cities and others tell state leaders
July 9, 2025 8:51 AM
Cal Cities and a coalition of business, labor, local government, and transit agency leaders rallied at …