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In a win for cities, ACA 13 moves to the Senate
September 6, 2023 7:13 PM
The California State Assembly today passed ACA 13 (Ward) with 56 aye votes. The Senate now has until … -
Six days to go and nearly 1,000 bills left to pass
September 6, 2023 4:58 PM
The end of the 2023 legislative cycle is in sight. Last Friday marked the second half of the … -
Nationally-acclaimed educator joins slate of annual conference keynote speakers
September 6, 2023 3:09 PM
Former Harvard debate coach Brandon Fleming and musician Valerie Vigoda will join governance expert Matt … -
Make cents out of city budgets at the Municipal Finance Institute
August 30, 2023 2:39 PM
Today's rapidly changing economic landscape can make it challenging for cities to manage their finances … -
Ignite your leadership potential! Join us for the Fire Chiefs Leadership Seminar
August 30, 2023 2:37 PM
There is more to being a firefighter than just putting out fires. Firefighters also need to be mentally … -
Connect with diversity caucuses at the annual conference
August 30, 2023 12:31 PM
California is both the most populus and diverse state in the U.S. City officials must have a keen understanding … -
Cycling on sidewalk bill puts pedestrians at risk
August 30, 2023 11:32 AM
Protecting pedestrians from speeding bikes could get a lot more difficult next year. Lawmakers are pushing … -
California Supreme Court ruling leaves voting rights lawsuit unresolved
August 30, 2023 11:25 AM
A recent ruling by the California Supreme Court provided little clarity on a long-running legal battle … -
Cal Cities-sponsored bond agency issues over $5 million in affordable bonds for housing
August 30, 2023 10:28 AM
The California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) issued $5,968,922 in affordable housing … -
A hot labor summer could have a chilling effect on city services
August 23, 2023 4:16 PM
Labor stoppages across California have dominated headlines this summer, including at the Capitol where … -
State Water Board begins rulemaking process for new urban water conservation regulation
August 23, 2023 3:28 PM
The State Water Resources Control Board initiated the formal rulemaking process for a new urban water … -
Big business could get a taste of its own medicine
August 23, 2023 3:04 PM
Big businesses have used California’s powerful ballot initiative process to overturn or delay unfavorable … -
Two-part legislative proposal would make targeted improvements to the state’s behavioral health system
August 23, 2023 2:59 PM
The League of California Cities adopted a support position for Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to modernize … -
Guide to Local Recovery Update: August 23
August 23, 2023 1:58 PM
New guidance from the U.S. Department of the Treasury expands the use of American Rescue Plan Act dollars … -
Six things to watch in the final weeks of the legislative cycle
August 16, 2023 4:18 PM
Lawmakers are back at the Capitol with a laundry list of priorities. By far the most prominent issues … -
Court sides with Cal Cities: Local law enforcement must be consulted about hypodermic needle exchange programs
August 16, 2023 4:10 PM
A California Court of Appeal on Monday issued a favorable ruling on a case involving a private hypodermic … -
Cathedral City works to remain affordable as it lures priced-out homebuyers
August 16, 2023 4:05 PM
When Cathedral City Mayor Rita Lamb says, “We are hot!” she is not just referring to the searing summer … -
Taking the lead: How city officials can stand strong against incivility
August 16, 2023 1:09 PM
The American ideal of government is rooted in the belief that reasonable people can work together to … -
Take your local advocacy to the national level! Apply for a NLC leadership position
August 16, 2023 12:28 PM
The National League of Cities (NLC) is now accepting applications for leadership positions on its board … -
An existential threat to cities is on the 2024 ballot
August 9, 2023 1:46 PM
Just what is the deceptively named Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act that’s on the …