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Cal Cities says cities need funding, not model encampment ordinances, to address homelessness
May 12, 2025 2:33 PM
Following the Governor’s announcement regarding the release of a homeless encampment model … -
Sponsored sea level planning bill heads to appropriations
May 7, 2025 3:50 PM
A measure sponsored by Cal Cities that would make it easier for cities to develop mandated sea level … -
California Supreme Court decides waivers are not a shield from liability for public roadway injuries
May 7, 2025 3:26 PM
Last week, the California Supreme Court ruled that a cyclist who was injured after striking a pothole … -
Warehouse clean-up bills advance with positive changes for cities, but more work is needed
May 7, 2025 3:23 PM
By Melissa Sparks-Kranz, legislative advocateTwo measures that would address a controversial warehouse … -
Early action by city officials stalls two housing bills for 2025
May 7, 2025 3:19 PM
Two housing bills, AB 647 (González, Mark) and SB 677 (Wiener), failed to receive enough votes to move … -
Bill Talk: Two wins and nine bills to act on
May 7, 2025 3:11 PM
Before we get into what’s coming up, let’s talk about what just happened. -
Help pick the 2025 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence winners
May 7, 2025 2:56 PM
Cal Cities needs your help picking the 2025 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence program winners! -
Lawmakers, city leaders, and advocates gather in Santa Ana to call for legislative reforms to alcohol and drug treatment facilities
May 7, 2025 1:27 PM
A bipartisan group of state lawmakers, city officials, and a patient advocate will join the League of … -
Bill Talk: Four measurable measure modifications
April 30, 2025 3:05 PM
A weekly update from Cal Cities, sorting through the state bill buzz By Brian Hendershot, Cal Cities … -
Legislature responds to concerns on encampment measure
April 30, 2025 2:43 PM
Sen. Sasha Pérez this week announced substantial amendments to SB 634 following strong, sustained advocacy … -
Cal Cities Board adopts new bill positions, reviews federal changes and priority-setting process
April 30, 2025 2:39 PM
The Cal Cities Board met last week in Sacramento, focusing on the City Leaders Summit and other lobbying … -
City Clerks New Law and Elections Seminar session proposals due June 2
April 30, 2025 12:25 PM
Do you have unique insights into public records requests, elections, and other city clerk … -
Listen to voters and fund what matters, city officials tell lawmakers
April 24, 2025 5:16 PM
City officials rallied outside the Capitol on Wednesday chanting “Fund it now.” -
‘The elephant in the room is we don't have enough.’ Local officials share strategies for reducing homelessness
April 24, 2025 5:10 PM
Sen. Catherine Blakespear joined local officials at the City Leaders Summit to discuss best practices … -
‘We need contingency plans,’ warn state and federal budget experts
April 24, 2025 5:06 PM
City officials hoping for a silver lining or magic bullet to the federal funding crisis found neither … -
City leaders call on the Governor and lawmakers to invest in voter-backed priorities of homelessness, public safety, and climate change in the state budget
April 23, 2025 10:45 AM
City officials from around the state gathered outside the Capitol on Wednesday to call on the Governor … -
California Cities Week highlights the vital services cities deliver to residents
April 21, 2025 3:47 PM
California cities throughout the state and lawmakers in the state Capitol are coming together this week … -
City leaders call on lawmakers to prioritize voter-backed priorities of homelessness, public safety, and climate change in the state budget
April 17, 2025 12:19 PM
City officials from throughout the state will join the League of California Cities for a member rally … -
Everything you need to know about the 2025 City Leaders Summit
April 16, 2025 3:46 PM
Will you be one of the approximately 400 city officials in Sacramento next week for Cal Cities’ biggest … -
Last year’s problematic warehouse bill is back. Here’s how Cal Cities is advocating to make it better
April 16, 2025 3:42 PM
This year, legislators introduced two spot bills to address a controversial warehouse standards law from …