Cal Cities has shaped the Golden State’s political landscape since 1898. Advocacy and Education remain the pillars of our organization — 125 years later. Watch to learn how Cal Cities has endured as a fierce advocate for California’s diverse cities and towns. #CalCities125

NEW: The Legislature's #CABudget agreement preserves hard-won progress cities have made to prevent and reduce homelessness.  We're pleased to see $900M for HHAP, plus new funding for Prop. 36 implementation. But there is more work ahead. We urge the Governor and #CALeg to finish the job and preserve climate change investments. Read the full statement by Cal Cities Exec. Director and CEO @CColeman_Cities. ➡️ bit.ly/3SmFYU9

🏃‍♀️ Run, don’t walk to register for our biggest conference of the year — the Annual Conference and Expo! Get ready for three incredible days of learning, connection, and solutions-focused conversations with city leaders from across California. See you in Anaheim this September! ✨ bit.ly/CalCitiesAnnual2026

☀️🌡️ Riverside reached triple digits this past March. Extreme heat is no longer a summer problem — it's a year-round crisis. Here's how California cities are preparing for a warmer future. @riversidecagov @CityofIndio @CityofPS westerncity.com/article/heat…

November ballot initiative would reduce local government revenues by billions other #CalCitiesAdvocate highlights: 🔸 Asm. Wilson vows to work with cities on an alternative transportation funding framework 🔸 Cap-and-Invest changes zero out future funding for state climate goals Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4geiyKx

🔥 Wildfire policy should focus on prevention, not shifting costs. Cal Cities recently urged lawmakers to prioritize wildfire prevention and mitigation when debating how best to address utility wildfire concerns. calcities.org/home/post/2026…

Cal Cities was pleased to participate in the @UCStudentPolicy’s third annual California Economic Forum yesterday. Executive Director and CEO @CColeman_Cities joined state industry leaders to discuss the state’s economic outlook and the opportunities and challenges facing our cities. Thank you to @politico’s @dustingardiner for moderating a thoughtful discussion.

The federal government wants to restart offshore drilling along California’s coast. Learn how cities from Eureka to Encinitas are fighting back. westerncity.com/article/cali…

🚨 SB 866 went from bad to worse. More than 60 cities have joined Cal Cities in opposing this costly and burdensome homelessness-related data collection mandate. As the bill moves forward, we're urging cities to contact their Assembly Members and submit letters of opposition. calcities.org/home/post/2026…

📣 ICYMI: Registration is now open for the 2026 Annual Conference and Expo! Secure your spot today! bit.ly/CalCitiesAnnual2026

Cal Cities was well represented at the @usmayors Annual Meeting last week in Long Beach! ✨   @LongBeachMayor served as the host city mayor and helped welcome mayors from across the country.   Cal Cities leadership was also recognized nationally. Board Members Alameda Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft and Fresno @MayorJerryDyer received Mayor’s Climate Protection Awards for their cities’ leadership in sustainability and climate action. 🏆🌱   To close the conference, San Diego’s @MayorToddGloria was elected President of the United States Conference of Mayors 🎉 Congratulations, Mayor Gloria! 🤝

Cal Cities President @GabrielQuinto17 addresses an important question in this month’s #WesternCity message: “How do we develop cities that are thriving economic hubs while also protecting the natural splendor that drew so many of us here?” Read more. westerncity.com/article/bala…

Congratulations to @MayorToddGloria on becoming President of @usmayors! 👏 We wish him success in this role and look forward to continued collaboration on issues impacting cities across California and the nation.

Thank you @CALED_EconDev for presenting to our Revenue and Taxation Policy Committee last week! We appreciate your insights.

Community pushback is often the biggest risk to building permanent supportive housing. But it doesn’t have to be. Successful projects often come down to a few repeatable strategies that reduce risk and keep momentum moving forward. @AffirmedHousing westerncity.com/article/prac…

🏆 Congratulations to Cal Cities Board Members @CityofAlameda Mayor @marilyn4alameda and @CityofFresno's @MayorJerryDyer! 🎉 They received first-place honors in the @usmayors Climate Protection Awards for their outstanding leadership and innovation in addressing the climate crisis and advancing sustainability in their communities. 🌱♻️ Way to represent Cal Cities on the national stage!👏 usmayors.org/2026/06/04/two-…

Legislators have until July 2 to get their bills through the final round of policy committee hearings. But before then, they must iron out a near-final budget agreement by June 15. Learn about the latest advancements in this week’s Bill Talk. 🏛 calcities.org/home/post/2026…

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈 Cities across California are proud to stand with the LGBTQ community in celebrating love, inclusion, and belonging.

🎉 Registration is officially OPEN for the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo! Join nearly 2,000 city leaders at the Anaheim Convention Center, Sept. 23–25! Explore solutions for challenging issues, connect with colleagues, and meet directly with city service providers. ✨ Don't wait to register!➡️ bit.ly/Annual-2026

Dive into the new summer issue of Western City! ☀️ Discover how cities are pushing back against oil drilling, preparing for extreme heat, and supporting vulnerable groups through housing and community programs. westerncity.com/

New recommendations from the FEMA Review Council would shift more disaster management responsibility to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments. @leagueofcities explains. nlc.org/article/2026/05/14/f…