October 28, 2020
League President and El Centro Council Member Cheryl Viegas Walker announced her chair and vice chair appointments to the League’s seven standing policy committees.
October 28, 2020
After months of advocacy efforts by a joint coalition of the League, California State Association of Counties, California Restaurant Association, and California Travel Association, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on Oct. 28, granting our request for a process by the California Department of Transportation to issue temporary encroachment permits enabling commercial activities in the state highway right-of-way.
October 28, 2020
The California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) announced the closing of a $35 million tax-exempt loan that will benefit Oakland students in grades K through 12.
October 26, 2020
The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle), in coordination with HF&H Consulting, Debra Kaufman Consulting, and Diversion Strategies, hosted a SB 1383 Model Tools Webinar Series earlier this week.
October 21, 2020
On Sept. 30, Gov. Gavin Newsom concluded a tumultuous legislative year by taking action on all of the bills the Legislature sent to his desk.
October 21, 2020
If you missed the Rural City Information Exchange meeting during the League’s Annual Conference & Expo, you can find this important information online.
October 21, 2020
The state released new guidance for theme parks, outdoor stadiums, and personal care service sectors, and made updates to the Blueprint for a Safer Economy, a core component of state's plan to fight COVID-19.
October 21, 2020
The California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) has issued $37,275,000 in insured taxable bonds that will benefit Los Angeles community seniors.
October 21, 2020
California’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is seeking applications for a new grant program to support cities with additional preparedness measures in response to power outages.
October 14, 2020
Last week, the League convened 1,600 city officials from throughout California for its first-ever virtual Annual Conference & Expo.
October 14, 2020
Dozens of cities were honored with prestigious awards during the League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo last week.
October 14, 2020
On Oct. 13, the U.S. Supreme Court granted the Justice Department’s request to halt the 2020 Census count while the administration and a host of groups advocating for a lengthened census count argue the case in a federal appeals court over whether the count could be stopped early.
October 14, 2020
The California Department of Public Health issued new guidance and recommendations yesterday for safely celebrating Halloween and Día de los Muertos in California. The guidelines “strongly discourage” trick-or-treating and gatherings, and suggest safer alternatives.
September 30, 2020
Seven months into the COVID-19 pandemic, cities throughout America are struggling.
September 30, 2020
Four of the League’s seven standing policy committees, including Governance, Transparency and Labor Relations; Housing, Community, and Economic Development; Public Safety; and Revenue and Taxation met virtually on Sept. 29 to discuss and recommend action on Propositions 16 and 19 and on one general resolution.
September 30, 2020
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the third round of funding for Homekey, California’s $600 million program to purchase and rehabilitate housing for people experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness.