League of California Cities @calcities.bsky.social · 21hSan José Council Member David Cohen was sworn in as our 1st VP last week! With a background in education, engineering, and public service, David has consistently focused on helping communities thrive. 👏 We look forward to working with him to amplify city priorities! bit.ly/4yiKRhi 000
League of California Cities @calcities.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Introducing Cal Cities’ new president: Carlsbad Council Member Teresa Acosta! 🎉 We look forward to working with Teresa and our new board officers to strengthen cities this coming year through commitment, collaboration, and compassion! 👏 Learn more about our new president. ➡️ bit.ly/4yiKRhi 000
League of California Cities @calcities.bsky.social · 25/09/2026It’s official! Carlsbad Council Member Teresa Acosta is the new Cal Cities president for 2026-27! 🎉 Her plan? To lead with commitment, collaboration, and compassion. We’re excited to welcome Teresa into this role and look forward to working alongside her to serve California cities. 👏 000
League of California Cities @calcities.bsky.social · 24/09/2026✨ Congratulations to the 12 winners of the 2026 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence! 🏆 These cities were recognized for their outstanding efforts and innovative programs that are improving quality of life and service delivery in their communities. 👏 www.calcities.org/home/post/20... 000
League of California Cities @calcities.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Are you attending #CalCitiesAnnual? Be sure to download our new and improved events app to keep up with the conference schedule, session materials, and more! Just search "League of California Cities" or "Cal Cities" in your device's app store. 📱 000
League of California Cities @calcities.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Asm. Mark González, local officials, and business leaders urged Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign AB 1941 last week. Co-sponsored by Cal Cities, the bill increases penalties for organized metal theft. bit.ly/4rlMrML 000
League of California Cities @calcities.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Cal Cities, @cacounties.bsky.social, Rural County Representatives of California, California Special Districts Association, and Urban Counties of California appreciate @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social’s decision to veto AB 1383, protecting PEPRA and the long-term financial health of local communities. 021
League of California Cities @calcities.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Cal Cities sent a letter this week pushing back on a federal proposal by the FCC that could limit local authority over broadband deployment in public rights-of-way. Cities have until Sept. 21 to submit comments on the proposals. ➡️ bit.ly/FCC-proposal 000
League of California Cities @calcities.bsky.social · 17/09/2026🚨 California loosened pension rules once without guardrails, and it cost taxpayers billions. PEPRA helped fix it — AB 1383 threatens to undo that progress. Cities can't afford to absorb another costly unfunded mandate. Urge the Governor to VETO AB 1383. 000
League of California Cities @calcities.bsky.social · 17/09/2026FCC broadband proposal preempts local authority + other #CalCitiesAdvocate highlights: 🔸 Local leaders urge action on organized metal theft 🔸 November ballot measure could limit voters’ ability to fund essential local services Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4gSY7Ty 000
League of California Cities @calcities.bsky.social · 16/09/2026#CalCitiesAnnual is next week! 🤩 To help you get the most out of your time in Anaheim, we’ve compiled a few tips for first-timers and conference veterans alike, including where to park and what to pack. www.calcities.org/home/post/20... 010
League of California Cities @calcities.bsky.social · 16/09/2026🗣️ There’s still time to make your voice heard! Gov. Gavin Newsom has until Sept. 30 to sign or veto hundreds of measures. The Cal Cities Advocacy Team summed up the top bills that cities should consider advocating for or against. www.calcities.org/home/post/20... 000
League of California Cities @calcities.bsky.social · 15/09/2026The National League of Cities is holding a free, five-part virtual series this month that walks cities through the full lifecycle of managing a federal award. Learn more. 👇️ www.nlc.org/events/nlcu-...nlc.orgNLCU: Managing Federal Awards in a Shifting Regulatory LandscapeThe National League of Cities University (NLCU) Grant Implementation is a five-part virtual series designed to walk city staff through the full lifecycle of managing a federal award. 000
League of California Cities @calcities.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Cal Cities was proud to join @asmmarkgonzalez.bsky.social and community leaders this morning to call for the signing of our co-sponsored bill, AB 1941. Metal theft is a costly issue for cities across CA, damaging streetlights, fire hydrants, and other critical infrastructure. 100
League of California Cities @calcities.bsky.social · 11/09/202625 years later, we remember. Today we honor the lives lost on 9/11/2001, the heroes who responded, and the countless acts of courage and compassion that followed. 012
League of California Cities @calcities.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Carolyn Steffan had to be talked into becoming Tehama’s city clerk. Today, Steffan is the longest-serving city clerk in state history — and maybe even the U.S. Find out her secret to success after 60 years of service. www.westerncity.com/article/six-...westerncity.comSix decades of lessons from California's longest-serving city clerk - Western City MagazineCarolyn Steffan had to be talked into becoming Tehama’s city clerk. Today, Steffan is the longest-serving city clerk in ... 000
League of California Cities @calcities.bsky.social · 10/09/2026September is National Preparedness Month. It’s important for every city to be prepared, no matter where they’re located. FEMA created a toolkit to help state, local, tribal, and community partners share important preparedness information and resources. ➡️ www.ready.gov/2026-nationa... 011
League of California Cities @calcities.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Policy and equity committee applications due Sept. 30 + other #CalCitiesAdvocate highlights: 🔸 Irvine rounds out its master planned villages with a creative public-private partnership 🔸 10 ways to get the most out of Cal Cities’ annual conference Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4yzg4wx 000
League of California Cities @calcities.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Prop. 1 would allow the state to sell $11.25 billion in bonds for the development, preservation, and rehabilitation of affordable housing and veterans' housing. 🏘️ Cities can voice their support by using Cal Cities’ sample city resolution. www.calcities.org/home/post/20... 000
League of California Cities @calcities.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Leaders from Cal Cities’ North Bay Division made their voices heard in Sacramento amid the end-of-session chaos. 🏛️ The group advocated on several pressing city issues, including proposed changes to wildfire liability and employee pensions. www.calcities.org/home/post/20... 000
League of California Cities @calcities.bsky.social · 09/09/2026The fate of AB 1383 now lies with the Governor. Expanding pension benefits could harm cities already struggling to deliver essential services. Cal Cities is urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to veto the bill. 🚫 bit.ly/3TftApU 000
League of California Cities @calcities.bsky.social · 08/09/2026✨ The countdown to the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo is on! And our keynote lineup is official! ✈️ Wednesday, Sept. 23: Stephanie Chung, aviation executive leader 🌆 Thursday, Sept: 24: Greg Lindsay, urbanist 🚀 Friday, Sept. 25: José Hernández, former NASA astronaut 112
League of California Cities @calcities.bsky.social · 07/09/2026This Labor Day, we’re celebrating the people who keep California cities moving forward. Thank you for all that you do in service to your communities👏 000
League of California Cities @calcities.bsky.social · 04/09/2026🤝 Join Cal Cities for a United Against Hate roundtable on Sept. 10. Learn how cities can participate in the movement to combat hate and implicit bias, while connecting with peers to exchange ideas and strategies. Join the conversation and learn how your city can get involved. bit.ly/4gDbl6Q 000
League of California Cities @calcities.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Municipal water systems of all sizes are being targeted with coordinated cyberattacks. Cal Cities' cybersecurity partner VC3 released a primer with tips to help cities prevent these attacks. www.vc3.com/blog/cyberse...vc3.comCybersecurity Alert: Coordinated Cyberattacks Hit 30+ Water SystemsA coordinated cyberattack impacted over 30 water systems in Minnesota and Michigan. Learn how to protect essential services from similar threats. 000
League of California Cities @calcities.bsky.social · 03/09/2026“I think part of the problem has been a lack of information and communities just feeling besieged,” says Irina Raicu, the co-author of a new study on water availability and data center regulation. “There are some real trade-offs involved here that are not easy to make.” bit.ly/4gSWEvhwesterncity.comCities are caught in the middle of a data center backlash - Western City MagazineCalifornia cities are caught between mounting public anger over data centers and local economic needs. Many have decided to ... 010
League of California Cities @calcities.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Everything cities need to know about the heated last days of session + other #CalCitiesAdvocate highlights: 🔸 Future of proposed mail-in-ballot changes remains unclear 🔸 Lawmakers send AB 1383 to the Governor's desk Learn more ➡️ lcc.informz.net/informzdatas... 000
League of California Cities @calcities.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Want to take your local leadership to the national stage? NLC is accepting applications for several key leadership positions, including its board of directors. City officials applying for the board or 2nd vice president position may request an endorsement from Cal Cities by Sept. 9. bit.ly/4zTXeS7 000
League of California Cities @calcities.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Western City’s September stories are here! ✨ From how cities are navigating data centers, e-bikes, and food insecurity to lessons from CA’s longest-serving city clerk, this issue is packed with insights for local leaders. 📰 www.westerncity.com 000
League of California Cities @calcities.bsky.social · 01/09/2026⚖️ The California Supreme Court last week issued a ruling in a long-running eminent domain dispute involving the town of Apple Valley and a private utility. The decision may make utility condemnation actions longer and more expensive for cities. bit.ly/4xtEZRNbit.lyCalifornia Supreme Court clarifies review standard for eminent domain acquisition of private utilities 000
League of California Cities @calcities.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Cal Cities and a coalition of local government, insurance, and consumer attorneys sent a letter following the Legislature's agreement on wildfire liability — SB 492. ➡️ bit.ly/4iEU8eo 000
League of California Cities @calcities.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Join Cal Cities and CSAC on Sept. 2 for a look at the biennial Local Streets and Roads Needs Assessment Report and what it means for CA communities. The assessment is a key tool in our advocacy for stronger, more sustainable transportation funding. Register by tomorrow (9/1)! bit.ly/4xG0tuT 000
League of California Cities @calcities.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Higher pension costs mean less for everything else. AB 1383 would squeeze city budgets — impacting core services, staffing, and workforce pay. Call your senator and urge them to vote NO. 012
League of California Cities @calcities.bsky.social · 28/08/2026The California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection recently approved the final draft of Zone Zero defensible space regulations. Learn what this means for cities. www.calcities.org/home/post/20... 000
League of California Cities @calcities.bsky.social · 28/08/2026AB 1383 is fiscally irresponsible. 🛑 PEPRA is working, but this bill erodes progress. CalPERS estimates an $8.2 billion price tag. Cities can't afford to absorb another costly unfunded mandate. Urge your senator to vote NO on AB 1383. 011
League of California Cities @calcities.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Our North Bay Division members were at the Capitol yesterday, making their voices heard amid the end-of-session madness! 🏛️ 100
League of California Cities @calcities.bsky.social · 27/08/2026The clock is ticking at the Capitol. 🕰️🏛️ Big issues remain in play, including a wildfire liability proposal from the Governor that has yet to be released and a pension bill that could create significant long-term costs for cities. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/final-days-of-session 000
League of California Cities @calcities.bsky.social · 27/08/2026"Now is not the time to take a step backward on pension sustainability." Napa Mayor Scott Sedgley and La Verne Mayor Tim Hepburn warn that AB 1383 could increase pension costs for local governments & pave the way for bidding wars among public agencies. capitolweekly.net/california-a...capitolweekly.netCalifornia already learned this expensive pension lesson - Capitol WeeklyAB 1383 creates a new problem: Once one city adopts richer pension benefits, neighboring jurisdictions must match them to remain competitive. 000
League of California Cities @calcities.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Five things city leaders need to know about the final five days of session + other #CalCitiesAdvocate highlights: 🔸 CA Supreme Court clarifies review standard for eminent domain acquisition of private utilities 🔸 Zone Zero regulations approved for final comment and consideration ➡️ bit.ly/3Se9g85 000
League of California Cities @calcities.bsky.social · 26/08/2026🚨 California loosened pension rules once without guardrails, and it cost taxpayers billions. PEPRA fixed it – now lawmakers want to undo it. Urge your senator to protect PEPRA and vote NO on AB 1383. 000
League of California Cities @calcities.bsky.social · 26/08/2026SB 1246, a Cal Cities-supported bill that establishes statewide emergency response standards for autonomous vehicles, is awaiting action on the Assembly Floor. www.calcities.org/home/post/20... 000
League of California Cities @calcities.bsky.social · 25/08/2026California State Parks is accepting applications for a nationwide grant program that helps cities acquire, develop, or renovate parks. 🌳 The program focuses on urban communities with little to no access to public outdoor recreation opportunities. www.parks.ca.gov?page_id=30578 000
League of California Cities @calcities.bsky.social · 25/08/2026The Governor's last-minute wildfire liability framework claims cities and counties took $1 billion from survivors. FALSE. From 2017-2024, public agencies received just 4% of total utility payouts — and survivors can't rebuild until cities rebuild the infrastructure around them. 000
League of California Cities @calcities.bsky.social · 25/08/2026"Californians have buried neighbors, closed businesses, rebuilt homes, breathed poisoned air and flinched at every red flag warning. They are the victims, not the utilities." www.pressdemocrat.com/2026/08/22/p...pressdemocrat.comPD Editorial: Newsom puts utilities ahead of wildfire victimsGovernor Gavin Newsom believe utilities are asked to shoulder too much after a wildfire. It is an outrageous conclusion that insults every Californian who has watched a utility-sparked fire consume a… 000
League of California Cities @calcities.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Attn city voting delegates: You will have one resolution to consider at our upcoming General Assembly during #CalCitiesAnnual next month. The resolution seeks to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters. Learn more. www.calcities.org/home/post/20... 000
League of California Cities @calcities.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Mountain View is helping local gardeners make the switch from gas-powered to zero-emission electric equipment. ⚡ The city's program helps workers build new skills while advancing cleaner air, public health, and its climate goals. 👏 #LocalWorks www.westerncity.com/article/moun...westerncity.comMountain View cuts noise and cleans the air - Western City MagazineWhat many people experience as an unwelcome nuisance is also a significant source of noise pollution, greenhouse gas ... 000
League of California Cities @calcities.bsky.social · 21/08/2026When a utility causes a wildfire under the current system, they must fully compensate survivors for property damage. But a plan by the Governor would stop utilities from paying their fair share. 100
League of California Cities @calcities.bsky.social · 20/08/2026🚨 Attn city leaders: BEWARE of the so-called “Wildfire Victims First” campaign. Backed by utility companies, the campaign is pushing a bailout that could leave survivors and local governments footing the bill for wildfire damages caused by those same utilities. 110
League of California Cities @calcities.bsky.social · 20/08/2026🏛️ Bill Talk: Cal Cities reports on which priority bills made it out of the second suspense file. ➡️ www.calcities.org/home/post/20... 000
League of California Cities @calcities.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Opposition mounts to Newsom-backed bailout for private electric utilities + other #CalCitiesAdvocate highlights: 🔸 Bill Talk: Which city bills survived the annual fiscal culling? 🔸 Robotaxi bill strengthens emergency responses, empowers cities 🔸 East Bay officials lobby lawmakers ➡️ bit.ly/4wARQk0 000