League of California Cities

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

California has lost one-third of its newspapers since 2005. The decline in reliable, factual media coverage has hampered her city’s mission, says Riverside Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson. https://lnkd.in/gxbKTMhn

Teamwork makes the green work! ???City of Rancho Cucamonga?is on a mission to dramatically curb its greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, thanks to its robust greenhouse gas reduction plan in partnership with the San Bernardino Council of Governments. Here are just a few ways Rancho Cucamonga is building a cleaner, more sustainable future: ????? The city has introduced an electric fire engine and a new fire station with a fully functioning microgrid. ???? Rancho Cucamonga has been a pioneer in solar energy and battery storage, making substantial investments in renewable energy over the past few decades. ????♀? The city is rolling out smart traffic management systems to reduce vehicle idling and decrease tailpipe emissions. ??? ?? Rancho Cucamonga is also laying the groundwork for denser, mixed-use housing and more public transportation. Learn more about how the city is delivering on its climate action goals at bit.ly/RC-Local-Works ?? #LocalWorks?#RanchoCucamonga?#SustainableCities?#CleanEnergy?#ClimateAction?#EV

Thirty-six lawmakers are approaching the end of their term, which creates a prime opportunity for Cal Cities to educate new lawmakers about local priorities. ??? Learn why this matters and what city officials can do to stay engaged with #CALeg. https://lnkd.in/g3KZSGZ5

In this week's #CalCitiesAdvocate: ?? Pickleball proves to be a vibe-winning ace on and off the court in Westminster and Roseville ?? Are you a young elected official? This roundtable is tailor-made for you ?? California city officials elected to key NLC leadership positions Read more????https://lnkd.in/gEFdeDMM

This week is #NationalApprenticeshipWeek! ?? Many local governments are facing challenges like limited hiring pools, unprecedented levels of resignations, and the need to train the next generation of leaders. Earn-and-learn apprenticeships offer a powerful solution, creating diverse career pathways — especially for job seekers without college degrees. ?? Institute for Local Government explains how apprenticeships can help address these issues. https://lnkd.in/g4B4AFda

Registration is now open for our 2025 City Managers Conference! The conference will feature sessions on mental health, finance, hate speech, and other topical issues. Whether you are a new or aspiring city manager, this is a can’t miss opportunity! Register now! https://lnkd.in/gwZbhJJA

Come next year, California will have more than 30 new lawmakers. “This is a huge opportunity for Cal Cities to engage with every new member to ensure they understand the importance of cities and hear our local priorities,” says #CalCities President Lynne Kennedy. https://lnkd.in/gbi3TWUK

What a wonderful few days spent in Tampa last week for National League of Cities #CitySummit24! ??? Cal Cities leadership and a delegation of California city officials connected with local leaders from across the country to share ideas and discuss innovative solutions impacting cities, like AI ??, housing ??, climate issues ??, and more. City of Union City Council Member Jaime Pati?o was even interviewed by award-winning journalist Soledad O'Brien on his city's experience with AI! #CitySummit24 wrapped up with a Centennial Celebration to honor NLC's 100 years of service to cities, towns, and villages. Congratulations on 100 years, NLC! ?? Thank you to City of Rancho Cordova Mayor David Sander for your leadership on behalf of cities as NLC president this past year! ?? And congratulations to new president, Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome! ??

Registered apprenticeships are gaining popularity in the public sector. Join Institute for Local Government on 11/21 to gain an overview of registered apprenticeships + discover how the earn-and-learn model can help cities build a skilled and diverse workforce pipeline. Register today! ?? https://lnkd.in/geGfSVZx