The League of California Cities delivers for cities year after year. We defend local control through advocacy efforts in the Legislature, at the ballot box, in the courts, and through strategic storytelling that informs and educates the public, policymakers, and opinion leaders. Cal Cities also offers education and training programs designed to teach city officials about new developments in their field and exchange solutions to common challenges facing their cities.
Cal Cities Delivers
Here are some ways that Cal Cities delivered April-June 2024.
8 legal wins
For cities related to the Taxpayer Deception Act, SB 9, & more
11 action alerts
On funding for homelessness, retail theft, the Brown Act, & more
19 events
Roundtable Discussions & Webinars with 1,600+ attendees
14 meetings
Regional Division events with speakers including the CA Attorney General
Cal Cities Delivers news
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Homelessness and affordable housing funding back on the table
Jun 5, 2024
Last week, the Assembly and Senate released a joint budget plan rejecting Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed pullback from the state’s major housing and homelessness programs. -
Register today for the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo in Long Beach!
Jun 5, 2024
Registration is now open for the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo at the Long Beach Convention Center this October 16-18! -
State Bills in Brief: May 29-June 6
May 29, 2024
The second half of the 2024 legislative session has just started, and Cal Cities has already notched a major win. -
What’s next for Cal Cities’ recovery housing reform bills?
May 29, 2024
Lawmakers have dealt blows to two of Cal Cities’ four recovery home bills: SB 913 (Umberg) and AB 2121 (Dixon). -
Updated draft water rule retains feasibility and flexibility provisions
May 22, 2024
On Monday, the State Water Board released the third version of draft water efficiency regulations as part of a 15-day comment period. -
Which bills survived the Legislature’s first fiscal axe?
May 22, 2024
Last week's twice-yearly bill culling held few surprises. Lawmakers kept a few more bills in the dreaded suspense file than normal — about a third compared to their average of 25%. -
Cal Cities urges CalRecycle to specify local cost recovery in draft plastics and packaging regulations
May 15, 2024
Last week, Cal Cities submitted public comments seeking clarity on how the state will hold producers accountable when reimbursing cities under California’s single-use plastic and packaging material recycling law, as promised by SB 54 (Allen, 2022). -
Lawmakers greenlight housing element audit
May 15, 2024
The Joint Legislative Audit Committee on Tuesday unanimously approved Sen. Steve Glazer’s request to audit the state's housing element review process. -
New budget proposal includes major cuts to housing and homelessness programs
May 10, 2024
Gov. Gavin Newsom characterized his May budget proposal as a "return to normalization" and a focus on core services. -
CalPERS revises automatic discount rate reduction
May 1, 2024
The CalPERS Board of Administration voted last month to revise a policy that automatically increases employer contributions during unexpected market surges.
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