July 29, 2016
Things promise to heat up in Sacramento when the Assembly and Senate resume for their final weeks of the 2015-16 legislative session.
July 29, 2016
The Mayors and Council Members Department of the League of California Cities® is now seeking applicants for the department Executive Committee and for state League director.
July 29, 2016
This story is part of an ongoing series featuring Helen Putnam Award entries.
July 29, 2016
There is a union push for employee outreach and retention in in the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 4-4, decision in Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association.
July 29, 2016
Some of the most significant benefits of League membership for cities since 1988 have flowed from the League’s co-sponsorship of the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA).
July 29, 2016
The Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL) membership organization is launching the first annual National #CityHallSelfie Day, taking place on Monday, Aug. 15.
July 22, 2016
U.S. Communities, the League of California Cities® and the California State Association of Counties sponsored government purchasing alliance, is hosting a free regional event on Aug. 4 at the Kern County Superintendent of Schools in Bakersfield to help public agencies learn how to save time and money through the U.S. Communities program.
July 22, 2016
Grant applications are now available for CalRecycle’s Solid Waste Site Cleanup Program — funding that has been used successfully by cities to assist with the cleanup homeless encampments.
July 22, 2016
This story is part of an ongoing series featuring Helen Putnam Award entries.
July 22, 2016
The 2016 CalPERS’ Educational Forum is coming up in October and the nomination period is now open for the Spotlight on Excellence award.
July 22, 2016
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) Board of Administration announced last week that it has named Marcie Frost as the pension fund’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
July 22, 2016
For the third consecutive year, economic development remained the top issue for the nation’s mayors, according to a comprehensive analysis of mayoral state of the city speeches released today by the National League of Cities (NLC).
July 22, 2016
What Works Cities (WWC) invites cities to apply to be part of a national Bloomberg Philanthropies initiative to help American cities better use data and evidence to drive decision-making and improve residents’ lives.
July 18, 2016
The League’s 2016 Hot and Priority Bills List is now updated to reflect the status of significant legislation following the Legislature’s adjournment for summer recess.
July 13, 2016
The deadline is fast approaching to submit session proposals and speakers for the League of California Cities® 2017 Public Works Officers Institute.
July 13, 2016
In efforts to fulfill its mission to promote dialogue and collaboration between the disability and business communities, the California Commission on Disability Access will hold its Full Commission meeting on July 18 featuring unique panel presentation(s) from the law firms representing the top 64 percent of alleged ADA complaints and/or demand letters reported in 2015.
July 13, 2016
U.S. Communities, the League-sponsored government purchasing alliance, is excited to announce that Farber Specialty Vehicles has been awarded a multi-year contract to provide specialty vehicles, equipment and accessories and any related equipment, supplies and services.
July 13, 2016
Some of the most significant benefits of League membership for cities since 1988 have flowed from the League’s co-sponsorship of the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA).
July 13, 2016
The California Pollution Control Financing Authority (CPCFA), chaired by State Treasurer John Chiang, will conduct workshops to discuss the proposed regulations for the recently introduced California Capital Access Program (CalCAP) Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Financing Program (CalCAP/ADA).
July 13, 2016
The California Natural Resources Agency recently announced the release of its guidelines and application for the California Urban Rivers Grant Program.