Los Angeles County Division, League of California Cities

06/08/2026

Last week, the Los Angeles County Division hosted our June 2026 General Membership Meeting, where members received a special update from Shivaji Deshmukh, General Manager of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.

Attendees heard valuable insights on regional water issues, long-term planning efforts, and the challenges and opportunities facing Southern California’s water needs.

05/21/2026

Thank you to the city managers and management staff from across Los Angeles County who joined us for the Los Angeles County Division’s 2026 Countywide City Managers Meeting.

Attendees received important updates and insights on key regional and statewide issues impacting our cities, including Cal Cities’ strategies & priorities, a S**G regional update, the growing sports economy in Los Angeles County, and data centers & California electricity policy.

A special thank you to our presenters for sharing their expertise and perspectives on these important topics impacting cities across our region and state.

04/23/2026

Thank you to City of Lakewood and Ulises Cabrera for providing lead testimony in support of a League of California Cities sponsored bill AB 1708 (Solache) before the Assembly Human Services Committee. AB 1708 seeks to increase access to Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) funding for cities with populations under 300,000.

04/23/2026

City leaders from the Los Angeles County Division are at California’s Capitol, engaging directly with state legislators to advance local priorities and strengthen the voice of cities across our region.

04/20/2026

The League of California Cities is excited to sponsor California Cities Week, April 19-25, 2026. California Cities Week is a weeklong celebration to recognize and appreciate the many ways that our diverse cities make life better for all who call California home. Join us in celebrating the Golden State’s 483 cities – especially the city officials, staff, and services – that help our communities thrive.

04/15/2026

Thank you to City of Bellflower - Local Government Mayor Sonny R. Santa Ines and City of Paramount Council Member Peggy Lemons for providing lead testimony in support of a League of California Cities sponsored bill AB 1708 (Solache) before the Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee. AB 1708 would help ensure that communities of all sizes have a meaningful role in the state’s homelessness response efforts.

04/10/2026

📢 The latest edition of our LA County Division Newsletter is out now!

This issue spotlights several upcoming events, including our June 2026 General Membership Meeting, Veterans and Military Officials Roundtable Discussion, and the City Leaders Summit - just to name a few.

📰 Read the full newsletter ➡️
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03/25/2026

Thank you to Los Angeles County Office of Protocol and Supervisor Hilda L. Solis for partnering with the Los Angeles County Division to host the Government Connections Networking Seminar.

This event directly reflects one of the Division’s 2026 Strategic Priorities, including supporting partnerships and communication that encourage community engagement, economic development, and safe transportation for LA28 and other major events.

Thank you to the city officials and city staff who joined us and advanced our collective understanding of preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

03/12/2026

Attending ? Don’t miss the 2026 Gubernatorial Candidate Forum! KQED's Scott Shafer will moderate an insightful discussion on the top issues facing cities and the kind of leadership they bring to state-local government partnership. Register now! www.calcities.org/summit

03/12/2026

Save the date! 🎉 Join us April 19–25 as we celebrate California Cities Week, a weeklong recognition of the vital work cities do to keep California communities thriving. Check out our toolkit to learn how you can participate! https://www.calcities.org/education-and-events/event/2026/04/19/default-calendar/cities-week