California Association of Councils of Governments
"Regions serving the needs of their member cities and counties."
The California Association of Councils of Government (CALCOG) works to ensure the success of its members by facilitating communication and information sharing between our members, other local officials, state and federal agencies, and the public. Most members are formed as councils of governments (COGs), meaning they represent joint powers agreements of cities and counties, while others are transp
02/04/2026
Last Chance at RLF Early Bird Pricing!
Register by this Friday, February 6 before registration increases by $100:
California Regional Leadership Forum - California Association of Councils of Governments Join regional leaders at the 2026 CALCOG Regional Leadership Forum in Long Beach, March 9–11. Explore how data, technology, and collaboration turn insight into impact across California’s regions.
12/11/2025
🚨 RFP Alert 🚨
CALCOG, in partnership with Caltrans, is looking for a consultant to dig into the impediments and opportunities to successful road pricing implementations in California.
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11/17/2025
It’s the moment you have been waiting for — Early Bird Registration is now open for your favorite annual conference!
Join us March 9–11, 2026, at the Marriott Long Beach Downtown for the 2026 Regional Leadership Forum (RLF). This year we promise fewer acronyms per minute, more caffeine per capita, and only occasional references to CEQA.
Connect with peers, share best practices, and build partnerships to advance California’s regions. Think of it as the one place where talking about VMT at dinner is not only acceptable, it’s practically a bonding exercise.
More Information & Registration: https://calcog.org/rlf/
10/23/2025
⏰ Last call! Registration for CALCOG’s Housing Law & Policy Update closes tomorrow. Don’t miss your chance to hear from housing experts, connect with peers, and get the latest on California’s evolving housing landscape. 👉 Space is limited —
California Housing Law & Policy Update - California Association of Councils of Governments California Housing Law & Policy Update October 27, 2025 | 9:30 AM – 3:30 PMMay Lee Auditorium| 651 Bannon St., Sacramento CA Full Agenda Available Session Topics Legislative Year Round […]
10/16/2025
The lineup is set! 🏘️ We’re bringing together California’s top housing experts - from state agencies, regional governments, academia, and the private sector - for the California Housing Law & Policy Update. Join us as speakers unpack the latest housing laws and policies and discuss what they mean for communities across the state.
📅 Don’t miss this deep dive into California’s housing future.
👉 Register now and see the full agenda - https://lnkd.in/gzy-ER3Q
09/15/2025
California has made ~450 changes to state housing law in 8 years—basically one RHNA cycle! If you’re a local agency staffer, planner, or developer, you can’t afford to miss what’s new—or what’s next.
Join CALCOG’s Housing Law & Policy Update for the latest rules, best practices, and real-world tips from our expert faculty.
🔗 Register + details: https://calcog.org/housing-update/
09/12/2025
CALCOG News (Sept 12, 2025) - https://mailchi.mp/calcog.org/calcog-news-sept-12-2025. Quick updates on SB 375 reform conversations; a late session Legislative Update, Housing Law & Policy Update, member spotlights, and witty banter.
08/19/2025
Join us for a one-day Housing Law & Policy Update - your concise briefing on new legislation, CEQA changes, VMT mitigation, funding tools, and the 2026 outlook. Don’t miss it - get more information and register: https://lnkd.in/gzy-ER3Q
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