League of California Cities

Cal Cities has shaped the Golden State’s political landscape since 1898. Advocacy and Education remain the pillars of our organization — 125 years later. Watch to learn how Cal Cities has endured as a fierce advocate for California’s diverse cities and towns. #CalCities125

Looking for new ways to effectively engage your community? Join ILG on 7/23 for a webinar featuring local government examples on how thoughtful meeting design can build collaboration and support successful projects. 💬 ca-ilg.org/webinar/positi…

Cities are creating opportunities for every resident to join and connect. 🏀🎾⚽ In honor of Parks and Recreation Month, we're throwing it back to this inspiring story on how @BurbankCA is expanding access through adaptive sports and inclusive recreation for all. #ParkAndRecMonth2026 westerncity.com/article/i-didn…

It may be summer recess, but your @calcities Board of Directors is hard at work! ☀️ This week, I joined the League of California Cities Annual Summer Board Meeting as the Peninsula Division representative on the Cal Cities Board of Directors.

Join the Cal Cities legislative team on July 22 for a timely briefing ahead of lawmakers returning from summer recess. Learn which bills cities should support or oppose. 🏛️ bit.ly/3T4C9DK

Parks and recreation make communities stronger. They create places to play and connect while supporting the health and quality of life of our communities. This Parks and Recreation Month, we celebrate the people and public spaces that help California's cities thrive. 🌳🛝⚽ #ParkAndRecMonth2026

Top remaining housing bills for 2026 + other #CalCitiesAdvocate highlights: 🔸 Cal Cities calls on lawmakers to reject green jet fuel tax credit 🔸 New federal grant rule could make funding more uncertain and unwieldy for cities 🔸 Annual conference session details now online! Start planning your time in Anaheim today Learn more ➡️ lcc.informz.net/informzdataser…

🔥 A record number of California communities — including 42 cities — are on the 2026 Fire Risk Reduction Community List. Designation gives communities priority consideration for Cal Fire's Wildfire Prevention Grant and helps inform wildfire risk ratings. bof.fire.ca.gov/projects-and-p…

City support will be critical to advancing Cal Cities’ public safety priorities — including reducing unsafe nitrous oxide use and increasing wildfire safety — during the final weeks of the legislative session. calcities.org/home/post/2026…

Remember SB 707? Changes could be coming soon. Lawmakers are advancing legislation that would revise SB 707's strict language requirements under the Ralph M. Brown Act. If approved, the changes could become law as early as August. Cal Cities supports the proposed updates. ➡️ bit.ly/SB707-changes

After a decade of advocacy — and $500,000 in Covid-relief funds — @CityofIB residents have access to fresh, affordable, and nutritious food. 🛒🥕 Learn how the city’s new SunCoast Market Co-op brings the community together. #LocalWorks westerncity.com/article/imperi…

Cal Cities submitted comments last week on a proposed rule by the U.S. Postal Service that would establish new requirements for mail-in and absentee ballots. 📮 Nearly 90% of ballots cast in the most recent statewide election were mail-in ballots. calcities.org/home/post/2026…

🎉 Don't miss California's premier event for city leaders! Register for the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo, Sept. 23–25 in Anaheim. Join nearly 2,000 local leaders to discover innovative solutions, build valuable connections, and explore the latest tools and resources to help your city thrive. ⏰ Register by Wednesday, July 15, to save $50 on your full conference registration! ➡️ bit.ly/Annual-2026

“We do definitely support strong retirement benefits, but those benefits must remain sustainable and fiscally responsible for our local agencies,” said Cal Cities Lobbyist Johnnie Piña during a recent Senate hearing on AB 1383. calmatters.org/digital-democr…

Gov. Newsom signed his final state budget last week. The budget includes key investments in homelessness prevention and housing but delays major climate funding decisions until later this summer. Cal Cities breaks down what cities need to know. ➡️ bit.ly/final-budget-d…

SB 707 is now fully in effect. But revisions could arrive soon + other #CalCitiesAdvocate highlights: 🔸 Imperial Beach-backed co-op brings fresh food to former food desert 🔸 Cal Cities policy resolutions due July 25 🔸 Top remaining public safety bills for cities Learn more ➡️ lcc.informz.net/informzdataser…

Cities could face new administrative burdens, additional compliance requirements, and mid-award grant terminations under a proposed federal rule taking effect Oct. 1, 2026. @leagueofcities explains. nlc.org/article/2026/0…

Community opposition doesn't have to derail homeless housing. Affirmed Housing breaks down practical strategies cities can use to build trust, reduce risk, and move projects forward. 🏘️ ➡️ westerncity.com/article/practi…

Congratulations to the California Conservation Corps on 50 years of service! 👏🎉 For five decades, the CCC has empowered young Californians, strengthened communities, and protected our natural resources. Here’s to the next 50 years of making a lasting impact and building a stronger, more resilient California. ccc.ca.gov/50th-anniversa…

💡 Have an innovative idea or fresh perspective on municipal leadership? Cal Cities is seeking engaging session proposals for the 2027 City Managers Conference, Feb. 10-12 in San Diego. Submit your ideas by July 13! calcities.org/home/post/2026…