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In this rural city, a ‘nothing off the table’ mindset gets housing built
February 1, 2024 8:00 AM
When people think of California’s housing crisis, they often think of dense, urban regions along the … -
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 … -
‘Taxpayer protection’ ballot measure is an unlawful revision of the state constitution, argues Cal Cities
January 31, 2024 2:52 PM
Cal Cities today filed an amicus brief in support of a legal challenge that would remove the “Taxpayer … -
Cal Cities and other advocates urge ambitious action on retail theft
January 31, 2024 1:43 PM
Cal Cities and a broad coalition are urging policymakers to center any discussions on retail theft around … -
Take home Cal Cities’ most prestigious award: the Helen Putnam Award for Excellence!
January 31, 2024 1:16 PM
Cal Cities is accepting submissions for the Helen Putnam Award for Excellence program. The awards recognize … -
Lobby lawmakers and gain policy insights at the 2024 City Leaders Summit
January 31, 2024 1:03 PM
The League of California Cities' biggest advocacy event — the City Leaders Summit — returns to the state … -
Cal Cities seeking proposals for 2024 Annual Conference and Expo
January 31, 2024 12:59 PM
The League of California Cities is seeking unique, forward-looking session proposals for California’s … -
Cal Cities-sponsored bill puts local officials in the driver’s seat
January 24, 2024 3:42 PM
A bill backed by Cal Cities, labor advocates, and local government groups would allow cities and counties … -
Remote public meetings bill gets a second shot
January 24, 2024 3:33 PM
A bill that would make it easier for people to serve on local advisory bodies, boards, and commissions … -
Stopgap funding bill won't stop headaches for cities
January 24, 2024 2:22 PM
By Betsy Montiel, legislative affairs analyst Congress managed to reach another short-term budget solution … -
New gas tax allocation estimates suggest stable, but modest growth
January 24, 2024 1:38 PM
By Brian Lee-Mounger Hendershot, Cal Cities Advocate managing editor Last week, Cal Cities released … -
Governor outlines plan to curb retail theft
January 17, 2024 2:11 PM
Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a package of bills that would address retail theft and … -
Supreme Court takes up key homelessness case
January 17, 2024 2:01 PM
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday agreed to review a lower court’s ruling in Johnson v. City of Grants … -
What cities need to know about the first three months of CARE Court
January 17, 2024 1:50 PM
The lead agency responsible for CARE Court released an implementation update late last year with information … -
President Daniel Parra appoints 2024 policy committee chairs and vice chairs
January 17, 2024 12:51 PM
League of California Cities President Daniel Parra announced his chair and vice chair appointments for … -
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 … -
Honoring homelessness funding is positive – but Cal Cities is concerned about cuts to housing programs in proposed 2024-25 State Budget
January 10, 2024 3:05 PM
Following Gov. Gavin Newsom’s introduction of the 2024-25 State Budget, League of California Cities Executive … -
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 … -
Longtime city advocate Don Benninghoven dies at age 90
January 10, 2024 12:35 PM
Don Benninghoven, former League of California Cities executive director, passed away in November after … -
Cal Cities-sponsored bond agency issues $10 million in tax-exempt nonprofit bonds
January 10, 2024 12:27 PM
The California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) issued $10 million in tax-exempt 501c3 …