July 10, 2020
The League of California Cities launched its new Wildfire Response and Recovery Webinar Series to help city officials prepare for the upcoming wildfire season, while continuing to respond to and navigate the COVID-19 crisis.
July 8, 2020
The California State Budget for FY 2020-21 was signed into law last week and with that was the authorization for the Department of Finance (DOF) to allocate $500 million directly to cities to cover expenses related to the public health and public safety impacts of COVID-19.
July 8, 2020
The Office of the Attorney General recently announced grant funding availability through the California Department of Justice (DOJ) Tobacco Grant Program.
July 8, 2020
The Assembly was scheduled to return July 13 from its summer recess.
July 1, 2020
June has been a busy month for the Legislature.
July 1, 2020
The Senate and Assembly just wrapped up a busy month that held several key legislative deadlines, and are now on summer recess until July 13.
July 1, 2020
The California Legislature approved on June 26 and Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law on Monday, a budget package including several bills that further the implementation of the FY 2020-21 State Budget.
July 1, 2020
Policy development is a key part of the League of California Cities legislative effectiveness.
July 1, 2020
The League’s Annual Conference & Expo is taking place Oct. 7-9.
July 1, 2020
When wildfires occur, cities have to quickly react.
July 1, 2020
The League has many different ways to exchange ideas with your peers and learn about upcoming events and key legislation.
June 30, 2020
There is still time to join the League’s first all-virtual Mayors and Council Members Executive Forum!
June 26, 2020
Legislature Passes FY 2020–21 State Budget, Rejecting Many Proposed Cuts, but with Pared Down Spending to Address State’s Deficit
June 24, 2020
Following a week-long negotiation over how to cut spending amid significant deficits due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature announced a budget deal on Monday, June 22.
June 24, 2020
Over the last several weeks, California mayors got in front of the camera to thank residents and essential workers for their role in battling COVID-19.
June 24, 2020
The League is soliciting session proposals and speakers for the Municipal Finance Institute, City Managers Conference, and Public Works Officers Institute.
June 23, 2020
As California cities prepare for the upcoming wildfire season, the League is offering a webinar series to explore lessons learned from previous experiences, how to access funding and resources, and the new challenges resulting from COVID-19.
June 23, 2020
The League board of directors committed to creating an equitable and just future for all Californians and took action on key November 2020 ballot measures during a virtual board meeting on June 19.
June 16, 2020
Affordable apartments for low-income residents in San Pablo will undergo renovations with the use of tax-exempt bonds issued by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA).
June 15, 2020
Today, the Senate and the Assembly passed the Legislature’s compromise FY 2020-21 State Budget and sent it to Gov. Gavin Newsom.