League of California Cities

06/12/2026

NEW: The Legislature's agreement preserves hard-won progress cities have made to prevent and reduce homelessness.

We're pleased to see $900M for HHAP, plus new funding for Prop. 36 implementation.

But there is more work ahead. We urge the Governor and to finish the job and preserve climate change investments. Read the full statement by Cal Cities Executive Director and CEO Carolyn Coleman. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3SmFYU9

06/11/2026

🏃‍♀️ Run, don’t walk to register for our biggest conference of the year — the Annual Conference and Expo! 

Get ready for three incredible days of learning, connection, and solutions-focused conversations with city leaders from across California. 

See you in Anaheim this September! ✨ bit.ly/CalCitiesAnnual2026

06/11/2026

☀️🌡️ Riverside reached triple digits this past March. Extreme heat is no longer a summer problem — it's a year-round crisis. Here's how California cities are preparing for a warmer future. City of Riverside, CA - City Government The City of Indio - Government Palm Springs City Government

Extreme heat doesn't just stress the human body. It puts a greater demand on the electrical grid, causing more frequent ...

06/11/2026

November ballot initiative would reduce local government revenues by billions + other highlights:
🔸 Asm. Wilson vows to work with cities on an alternative transportation funding framework
🔸 Cap-and-Invest changes zero out future funding for state climate goals
Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4geiyKx

06/10/2026

🔥 Wildfire policy should focus on prevention, not shifting costs.
Cal Cities recently urged lawmakers to prioritize wildfire prevention and mitigation when debating how best to address utility wildfire concerns. https://www.calcities.org/home/post/2026/06/03/cal-cities-doubles-down-on-wildfire-mitigation--community-safety--and-accountability

06/10/2026

Cal Cities was pleased to participate in the UC Student and Policy Center’s third annual California Economic Forum yesterday. Executive Director and CEO Carolyn Coleman joined state industry leaders to discuss the state’s economic outlook and the opportunities and challenges facing our cities. Thank you to POLITICO’s Dustin Gardiner for moderating a thoughtful discussion.

06/10/2026

The federal government wants to restart offshore drilling along California’s coast. Learn how cities from Eureka to Encinitas are fighting back.

Californians know firsthand how devastating oil spills can become. And while they can't force the federal government to ...

06/09/2026

🚨 SB 866 went from bad to worse.

More than 60 cities have joined Cal Cities in opposing this costly and burdensome homelessness-related data collection mandate. As the bill moves forward, we're urging cities to contact their Assembly Members and submit letters of opposition. https://www.calcities.org/home/post/2026/06/03/homelessness-reporting-mandate-targets-165-mid-sized-cities

06/09/2026

📣 ICYMI: Registration is now open for the 2026 Annual Conference and Expo! Secure your spot today! https://bit.ly/CalCitiesAnnual2026

🎉 Registration is officially OPEN for the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo!
Join nearly 2,000 city leaders at the Anaheim Convention Center, Sept. 23–25! Explore solutions for challenging issues, connect with colleagues, and meet directly with city service providers. ✨

Don't wait to register!➡️ bit.ly/Annual-2026

06/08/2026

Cal Cities was well represented at the United States Conference of Mayors Annual Meeting last week in Long Beach! ✨

Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson served as the host city mayor and helped welcome mayors from across the country.

Cal Cities leadership was also recognized nationally. Board Members Alameda Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft and Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer received Mayor’s Climate Protection Awards for their cities’ leadership in sustainability and climate action. 🏆🌱

To close the conference, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria was elected President of the United States Conference of Mayors 🎉 Congratulations, Mayor Gloria! We look forward to continued collaboration on issues impacting cities across California and the nation. 🤝