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Cuts to homelessness and affordable housing funding will only worsen crisis
May 10, 2024 5:18 PM
Following the release of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s revised 2024-25 budget proposal, League of California Cities … -
New budget proposal includes major cuts to housing and homelessness programs
May 10, 2024 4:45 PM
Gov. Gavin Newsom characterized his May budget proposal as a "return to normalization" and a focus on … -
All eyes on state Supreme Court, as justices weigh 2024 ballot measure
May 8, 2024 4:41 PM
The California Supreme Court heard highly anticipated oral arguments today on a legal challenge that … -
State Bills in Brief: May 8-15
May 8, 2024 4:32 PM
The biggest legislative topic this week might not be what’s happening in the Legislature. Instead, all … -
Burbank reduces conservation worries and reliance on imported water
May 8, 2024 3:28 PM
Unlike many California cities, Burbank is 100% dependent on water imported from hundreds of miles, through … -
CalPERS revises automatic discount rate reduction
May 1, 2024 5:15 PM
The CalPERS Board of Administration voted last month to revise a policy that automatically increases … -
State Bills in Brief: May 1-9
May 1, 2024 4:33 PM
It’s officially May which means two things: Sacramento’s famously hot summer is just around the corner … -
Policymakers push for ways to mitigate California’s insurance crisis
May 1, 2024 4:11 PM
State regulators and lawmakers have unveiled several proposals that could address California’s insurance … -
Open now! Submit a proposal for the 2025 City Managers Conference
May 1, 2024 3:17 PM
Do you have unique insight into municipal management or a penchant for improving public services? -
Help pick the 2024 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence winners
May 1, 2024 1:40 PM
The League of California Cities needs your help picking the 2024 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence program … -
Court grants charter cities legal win over controversial housing law
April 26, 2024 10:39 AM
The state will likely appeal the ruling By Sheri Chapman, general counsel The Los Angeles County Superior … -
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 … -
State Bills in Brief: April 24-May 2
April 24, 2024 5:19 PM
A weekly primer on the bills and committee hearings that have a direct impact on citiesBy Brian … -
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 …