League of California Cities

09/11/2026

09/11/2026

25 years later, we remember.

Today we honor the lives lost on 9/11/2001, the heroes who responded, and the countless acts of courage and compassion that followed.

09/10/2026

Carolyn Steffan had to be talked into becoming Tehama’s city clerk. Today, Steffan is the longest-serving city clerk in state history — and maybe even the U.S. Find out her secret to success after 60 years of service.

Carolyn Steffan had to be talked into becoming Tehama’s city clerk. Today, Steffan is the longest-serving city clerk in ...

09/10/2026

September is National Preparedness Month. It’s important for every city to be prepared, no matter where they’re located. FEMA created a toolkit to help state, local, tribal, and community partners share important preparedness information and resources. ➡️ https://www.ready.gov/2026-national-preparedness-month-partner-toolkit

09/10/2026

Policy and equity committee applications due Sept. 30 + other highlights:
🔸 Irvine rounds out its master planned villages with a creative public-private partnership
🔸 10 ways to get the most out of Cal Cities’ annual conference
Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4yzg4wx

09/09/2026

Prop. 1 would allow the state to sell $11.25 billion in bonds for the development, preservation, and rehabilitation of affordable housing and veterans' housing. 🏘️ Cities can voice their support by using Cal Cities’ sample city resolution. https://www.calcities.org/home/post/2026/09/02/november-bond-measure-could-provide-billions-in-funding-for-affordable-housing-and-veterans-housing

09/09/2026

Leaders from Cal Cities’ North Bay Division made their voices heard in Sacramento amid the end-of-session chaos. 🏛️ The group advocated on several pressing city issues, including proposed changes to wildfire liability and employee pensions. https://www.calcities.org/home/post/2026/09/02/north-bay-city-officials-lobby-lawmakers-on-wildfire-liability--pensions--and-more

09/08/2026

The fate of AB 1383 now lies with the Governor. Expanding pension benefits could harm cities already struggling to deliver essential services. Cal Cities is urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to veto the bill. 🚫 https://bit.ly/3TftApU

09/08/2026

✨ The countdown to the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo is on! And our keynote lineup is official!
We’re excited to welcome three inspiring voices to :

✈️ Wednesday, Sept. 23: Stephanie Chung, aviation executive leader
🌆 Thursday, Sept: 24: Greg Lindsay, urbanist
🚀 Friday, Sept. 25: José Hernández, former NASA astronaut

Get ready for insights on leadership, innovation, and the future as we embrace the magic of moving forward together! Online registration closes Sept. 15.

09/08/2026

Tuesday, Sept. 22! Be there for our webinar on turning transit insights into real-world solutions.

Hosted with Enterprise, this event focuses on actionable strategies communities can implement now, including leveraging funding opportunities, integrating mobility into local planning, building partnerships and improving coordination across systems.

Attendees will hear real-world examples of how transportation impacts workforce participation, student success, healthcare access and quality of life — while gaining new ideas, partnerships and tools to create more connected and economically resilient communities.

Learn more and register now at https://bit.ly/4r15Hif.