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Running for the Legislature? This Cal Cities program can help you succeed once elected
March 5, 2025 2:27 PM
The League of California Cities is accepting applications for the 2025 California Civic Leadership Institute … -
New homelessness ‘accountability’ website points the finger at local governments and ignores real solutions
February 26, 2025 4:57 PM
Gov. Gavin Newsom yesterday unveiled a new accountability website, released previously committed homelessness … -
Prop. 36 has a funding problem, say experts and lawmakers
February 26, 2025 4:49 PM
This Tuesday, Senate committees held a joint informational session on Proposition 36. -
Sponsored bills seek to close infrastructure funding gaps, bring needed reforms to clean fleet mandate
February 26, 2025 4:13 PM
The two measures are part of over a dozen bills sponsored by Cal Cities By Brian Hendershot, Cal Cities … -
Cal Cities Board focuses on wildfire preparedness, state legislation, and the new federal government
February 26, 2025 3:51 PM
The Cal Cities Board held its first meeting of the year in Rancho Cucamonga last week. -
Cal Cities bill would increase collaboration and resources when addressing encampments on state land
February 26, 2025 1:00 PM
A bill that would improve coordination between state agencies and cities when addressing homeless encampments … -
Cal Cities-sponsored bill would reduce fire risk near urban communities
February 19, 2025 4:15 PM
Asm. Damon Connolly today introduced a bill that would chart a clear path for removing vegetation in … -
Cal Cities to take on unlicensed short-term rental operators, copper wire theft, forever chemicals, and more in 2025 legislative session
February 19, 2025 3:45 PM
Lawmakers have proposed over a thousand new measures in advance of a Friday deadline — several sponsored … -
Cal Cities kicks the new year off with a flurry of legislative meetings
February 19, 2025 2:13 PM
Cal Cities officers, members, and staff started the new year by connecting with all 120 legislators in … -
Cal Cities sponsors recovery housing bills in response to state audit
February 12, 2025 2:33 PM
Lawmakers have introduced three Cal Cities-sponsored bills that would address longstanding concerns over … -
Cal Cities seeking proposals for 2025 Annual Conference and Expo
February 12, 2025 12:22 PM
The League of California Cities is seeking unique, forward-looking session proposals for California’s … -
Is your community impacted by the new fire hazard maps?
February 12, 2025 11:00 AM
By Brian Hendershot, Cal Cities Advocate managing editor, and Melissa Sparks-Kranz, legislative affairs … -
The courts paused a federal funding freeze. Can cities breathe a sigh of relief?
February 5, 2025 2:20 PM
Two courts have blocked an attempted federal funding freeze that sparked widespread confusion, … -
Want to take home Cal Cities’ most prestigious award? Here’s what we’re looking for!
February 5, 2025 1:37 PM
Has your city found innovative, efficient ways to help residents thrive, improve public service, or enhance … -
CARB pumped the brakes on its clean air rules. But cities aren't off the hook
February 5, 2025 1:35 PM
City officials may have seen several reports that the California Air Resource Board (CARB) withdrew waiver … -
What we know about the attempted freeze on federal spending — and what comes next
January 29, 2025 2:37 PM
he White House budget office has rescinded a memo ordering a temporary freeze on all grants, loans, and … -
California cities go above and beyond mutual aid to help communities impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires
January 29, 2025 2:26 PM
Cities throughout California responded en masse to the devasting fires that ripped through the Los Angeles … -
Swift action from the state for wildfire recovery funding is an important first step
January 23, 2025 3:56 PM
Following Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signing of $2.5 billion in relief to support response and recovery efforts … -
Lawmakers propose wildfire recovery bills and spending package
January 22, 2025 3:27 PM
Lawmakers today held hearings on four measures that would help communities recover from the Los Angeles … -
New gas tax allocation estimates available
January 22, 2025 2:29 PM
Cal Cities released new local streets and roads revenue estimates, prepared by Cal Cities Fiscal Policy …