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November climate bond seems all but certain
July 3, 2024 6:09 PM

A long-awaited climate bond needs to clear both the Assembly and Senate tonight to make it on the November …
State finalizes long-term water savings regulations
July 3, 2024 4:28 PM

The State Water Resources Control Board today adopted new water conservation rules that will impact nearly …
The final budget agreement is almost final. Here’s how it impacts cities
June 27, 2024 2:46 PM

After months of negotiations, the Legislature has sent Gov. Gavin Newsom an agreed-upon $297.9 billion …
Cal Cities pushing for climate bond as deadline looms
June 26, 2024 5:52 PM

Cal Cities is in strong support of ongoing negotiations by the Legislature to place a climate bond on …
New sea level rise science guidance now available for cities
June 12, 2024 4:50 PM

The Ocean Protection Council (OPC) released a final version of its Sea Level Rise Guidance last …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Cal Cities’ advocacy informs upcoming sea level rise science guidance
March 27, 2024 2:45 PM

The importance of local climate change adaptation policy and practices along California’s coast took …
Cal Cities pushes for feasibility and flexibility in updated water regulations
March 20, 2024 4:27 PM

The 15-day public comment period ends on March 27.
Comment period for draft single-use plastics rule now open
March 13, 2024 3:04 PM

CalRecycle last Friday formally opened the 45-day public comment period on a draft single-use packaging …
Local and state electeds call for federal leaders to step up and end the cross-border sewage crisis at the Tijuana River
February 21, 2024 2:33 PM

It’s not just water flowing into the Pacific Ocean from the Tijuana River. Cloudy wastewater and sewage …
Cal Cities nominee at the helm of new plastic prevention advisory board
February 7, 2024 4:04 PM

CalRecycle handed the reins of a new plastic prevention advisory board to Cal Cities’ nominee Timothy …
Lawmakers wrapped up last year’s leftover bills. Here’s what it means for cities
January 31, 2024 3:31 PM

Cal Cities solidified some key early wins last week as lawmakers wrapped up last year's remaining …
Newsom's budget proposal maintains most funding commitments, with housing and climate among the exceptions
January 10, 2024 5:11 PM

If there are two things Gov. Gavin Newsom wants everyone to take away from this year's $291.5 billion …
CalRecycle unveils draft single-use plastic regulations
January 10, 2024 12:52 PM

The landmark law established an extended producer responsibility program to manage single-use plastics …
Cities and state agencies advance water efficiency efforts
October 25, 2023 2:37 PM

Cities and state agencies are both advancing water efficiency goals. At the center of these efforts are …

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