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Inland Empire Division unites to oppose the ‘Taxpayer Deception Act'
April 24, 2024 5:26 PM
The entire Cal Cities Inland Empire Division now formally opposes the “Taxpayer Protection and Accountability … -
Cal Cities-sponsored recovery housing bills clear key legislative hurdles
April 24, 2024 4:56 PM
Three bills sponsored by Cal Cities passed policy committees and are headed to appropriations, marking … -
What California cities need to know about the federal ‘forever chemical’ rule
April 24, 2024 4:25 PM
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) this month set a new enforceable drinking water … -
Assembly celebrates city officials and cities
April 24, 2024 4:21 PM
Assembly lawmakers joined Asm. Blanca Pacheco last week in proclaiming April 14-20 as “California Cities … -
Let’s get fiscal! Submit a proposal for the 2024 Municipal Finance Institute
April 24, 2024 4:18 PM
Cal Cities is seeking informative, interesting session proposals for California’s premier education event … -
Got the spark of an idea? Submit a proposal for the 2024 Fire Chiefs Leadership Seminar
April 24, 2024 4:14 PM
Cal Cities is seeking inspiring, thought-provoking session proposals for California’s biggest education … -
Cal Cities Board adopts positions on key legislation
April 24, 2024 4:10 PM
The Cal Cities Board of Directors took positions on four key bills with significant impacts to cities … -
Local leaders, firefighters, teachers, nurses, and community advocates say ballot measure could impact public safety and much more
April 18, 2024 4:10 PM
Over 100 local government leaders, firefighters, teachers, nurses, and community advocates rallied outside … -
Lawmakers discuss retail theft at City Leaders Summit
April 18, 2024 11:36 AM
Sen. Aisha Wahab, Asm. Wendy Carrillo, and Asm. Juan Alanis outlined their plans to reduce retail theft … -
‘The math ain’t mathing’: Majority of cities worried about their ability to reduce homelessness long-term
April 18, 2024 11:32 AM
Nine in ten cities are concerned about their ability to provide homelessness services long-term. -
US Supreme Court decides development impact fee case
April 16, 2024 5:21 PM
The US Supreme Court on April 12 issued a unanimous decision in Sheetz v. El Dorado County, a case involving … -
Bad labor bills brought back from the dead
April 10, 2024 4:34 PM
Cal Cities and other local government associations are co-sponsoring AB 817 (Pacheco), which would make … -
Lawmakers eye changes to the ‘builder’s remedy’ and development fees
April 10, 2024 4:21 PM
Many bills are now winding their way through policy committees and to appropriations. Legislators in … -
State Bills in Brief: April 10-17
April 10, 2024 4:04 PM
A weekly primer on the bills and committee hearings that have a direct impact on citiesBy Brian … -
Retail theft bills steal the spotlight during public safety hearing
April 10, 2024 3:54 PM
All seven of the bills that make up the Assembly’s package advanced out of the Assembly Public Safety … -
What’s down the turnpike for transportation bills this year?
April 10, 2024 3:42 PM
Bills are now winding their way through policy committees and to appropriations. Legislators in both … -
Which of the retail theft bills do city leaders need to know about?
April 3, 2024 4:57 PM
The legislation broadly falls into four categories: organized retail theft, cross-jurisdictional … -
Well-intended ‘granny flat’ bill leaves cities holding the bag
April 3, 2024 3:26 PM
This bill could have a significant negative impact on local government revenues. -
Cal Cities moves recovery housing reform forward
March 27, 2024 4:19 PM
Recovery housing can play a key role in supporting vulnerable residents and safer communities. -
State climate laws and disaster preparedness top Cal Cities’ environmental agenda
March 27, 2024 3:04 PM
Cal Cities has made the state’s climate laws, disaster preparedness, and local climate action its top …