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Updated draft water rule retains feasibility and flexibility provisions
May 22, 2024 2:39 PM
On Monday, the State Water Board released the third version of draft water efficiency regulations as … -
Which bills survived the Legislature’s first fiscal axe?
May 22, 2024 2:33 PM
Last week's twice-yearly bill culling held few surprises. Lawmakers kept a few more bills in the dreaded … -
New gas tax allocation estimates show continued growth
May 22, 2024 12:38 PM
Cal Cities this week released new local streets and roads revenue estimates, prepared by Cal Cities Fiscal … -
Cal Cities urges CalRecycle to specify local cost recovery in draft plastics and packaging regulations
May 15, 2024 4:36 PM
Last week, Cal Cities submitted public comments seeking clarity on how the state will hold producers … -
State Bills in Brief: May 15-23
May 15, 2024 4:02 PM
Cal Cities is tracking over 300 bills referred to the suspense file. These are the most important … -
Did state subventions cause your city to exceed its local Gann limit?
May 15, 2024 3:55 PM
Due to changes in the 2023-24 State Budget, Cal Cities must provide a list of state subventions for cities … -
Lawmakers greenlight housing element audit
May 15, 2024 3:31 PM
The Joint Legislative Audit Committee on Tuesday unanimously approved Sen. Steve Glazer’s request to … -
Cities can take advantage of new federal EV tax credits. Here’s how
May 14, 2024 1:48 PM
Many cities are eager to electrify their fleets but are struggling to do so because of the costs. -
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 … -
Bakersfield, known for moving quickly to address California’s homeless crisis, has a simple message: More must be done
May 1, 2024 8:00 AM
For the past two years, Bakersfield has had more homeless people living in shelter than those without … -
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 …