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League of California Cities Strengthening California cities through advocacy and education. For more information, resources and news visit www.calcities.org.

Founded in 1898, the League of California Cities advocates to defend and expand local control in the Legislature, at the ballot box and in the courts and through strategic outreach to the public, policymakers and opinion leaders. In recent years, Cal Cities protected hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue for cities and challenged legislative threats to local control.

Thank you to Speaker Robert Rivas for joining mayors in Monterey County on Friday to discuss the local issues and priori...
11/09/2026

Thank you to Speaker Robert Rivas for joining mayors in Monterey County on Friday to discuss the local issues and priorities that matter most to our communities. We appreciate your time and partnership!

“We can’t keep passing hundreds of new housing bills and expecting a different outcome,” Jason Rhine, Cal Cities senior ...
11/06/2026

“We can’t keep passing hundreds of new housing bills and expecting a different outcome,” Jason Rhine, Cal Cities senior director of legislative affairs, told the Little Hoover Commission at a recent hearing. https://bit.ly/3UWHXjM

"It is in our power to put people, our residents, and communities first. Let’s bring human dignity to the top of the lis...
11/06/2026

"It is in our power to put people, our residents, and communities first. Let’s bring human dignity to the top of the list of what matters." Read more from Cal Cities President and Carlsbad Council Member Teresa Acosta's first Western City address.

"There is so much pain these days, so much division, and very real fears of not being able to cover our basic needs," writes ...

The U.S. Supreme Court will rule on several major cases this term, including issues related to land use and religion, da...
11/05/2026

The U.S. Supreme Court will rule on several major cases this term, including issues related to land use and religion, damage-seeking lawsuits directed at oil companies, and more. Join NLC on 11/9 to learn more.

Hosted by the Local Government Legal Center (LGLC), join legal experts in a discussion of the new Supreme Court term and what decisions local governments should watch. The Supreme Court will rule on…

Voters have passed Proposition 1. Supported by Cal Cities, Prop. 1 will provide an infusion of funding for innovative lo...
11/05/2026

Voters have passed Proposition 1. Supported by Cal Cities, Prop. 1 will provide an infusion of funding for innovative local programs like regional housing trusts and help cities meet their state housing goals. ➡️ bit.ly/prop1-passes

A few months ago, Western City asked the leaders of Cal Cities’ policy committees what they thought the next Governor sh...
11/05/2026

A few months ago, Western City asked the leaders of Cal Cities’ policy committees what they thought the next Governor should prioritize. California Governor-elect Xavier Becerra, city leaders are eager to do things differently and ready to partner with you to create real results.

Western City asked the leaders of the League of California Cities’ policy committees what they thought the next Governor ...

Voters approve housing bond, will likely reject Prop. 43 + other   highlights:🔸 2026 Legislative Year in Review🔸 Coastal...
11/05/2026

Voters approve housing bond, will likely reject Prop. 43 + other highlights:
🔸 2026 Legislative Year in Review
🔸 Coastal and inland cities alike are gearing up for a historic El Niño
Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3X6lyBa

Check out the latest published stories on Western City magazine! Learn how cities are preparing for El Niño and addressi...
11/04/2026

Check out the latest published stories on Western City magazine! Learn how cities are preparing for El Niño and addressing water scarcity, what to do after a contentious election, and more. https://www.westerncity.com/

Statement from League of California Cities Executive Director and CEO Carolyn Coleman on Xavier Becerra being elected Ca...
11/04/2026

Statement from League of California Cities Executive Director and CEO Carolyn Coleman on Xavier Becerra being elected California’s next governor:

Statement from League of California Cities President Teresa Acosta on Xavier Becerra being elected California’s next gov...
11/04/2026

Statement from League of California Cities President Teresa Acosta on Xavier Becerra being elected California’s next governor:

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