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 in early 2024.
12 bills
Cal Cities sponsored bills on wildfire prep, housing recovery, the Brown Act, and more
7 stories
Local Works stories of cities making a difference in their communities
32 events
Conferences, Roundtable Discussions, and Webinars with 5,000+ attendees
22 meetings
Regional Division events with nearly 1,200 attendees
Cal Cities Delivers news
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CalRecycle unveils draft single-use plastic regulations
Jan 10, 2024
The landmark law established an extended producer responsibility program to manage single-use plastics across every sector of the economy. -
Cal Cities renews call for ongoing housing and homelessness services funding, vows to protect local revenues during economic woes
Jan 3, 2024
The League of California Cities on Tuesday called on the state to not only honor previous funding commitments but create an ongoing, $3 billion funding stream to increase affordable housing and reduce homelessness. -
Cal Cities to the state: Budget deficit should not slow down investments in cities
Dec 1, 2023
The League of California Cities Board of Directors today adopted the organization’s League of California Cities 2024 Advocacy Priorities, setting the stage for cities to work with the Legislature, the Governor, and other stakeholders during the coming year. -
What cities need to know about the Advanced Clean Fleet rule
Nov 29, 2023
After years of debate, public hearings, and regulatory proceedings, California’s Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation will take effect on Jan. 1, 2024. -
Rivas expects retail theft committee to ‘act with focus and urgency’
Nov 1, 2023
Last week Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas announced the formation of a new Select Committee on Retail Theft, chaired by Asm. Rick Zbur. Addressing retail theft was one of the League of Cities’ top legislative priorities in 2023. -
Cal Cities reaffirms support for DACA program
Oct 25, 2023
A federal ruling in mid-September prompted the League of California Cities to submit a letter to Congress reaffirming support for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. -
Cities and state agencies advance water efficiency efforts
Oct 25, 2023
Cities and state agencies are both advancing water efficiency goals. At the center of these efforts are draft regulations that would create long-term water conservation targets for 400 urban water suppliers statewide. -
Court provides clarity on historical resource CEQA exemptions
Oct 18, 2023
A California appellate court on Oct. 6 published a favorable ruling on environmental review exemptions, meaning cities can now rely on the opinion as precedent. The move came at the urging of the League of the California Cities and the city of Glendale. -
The good, the bad, and what to watch. Newsom’s final bill actions
Oct 18, 2023
For a moment it looked like 2023 might be the year of no, as Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed one measure after another. But then things shifted last week. -
Cities front and center of mental health modernization
Oct 18, 2023
The League of California Cities was once again in the limelight for its behavioral health and housing advocacy. Late last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 326 (Eggman) and AB 531 (Irwin) into law.
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