League News

Mayor Cautions Proposed Changes to Utilities Liability for Wildfires are Likely Unconstitutional  Cities should join the League in opposing changes that would place new liability on cities and make it harder for local governments to recover from wildfire disasters.

Proposed Cannabis Regulations Thwart Intent of Voters Who Passed Prop. 64 with Strong Local Control Protections Cities have until Aug. 27 to review and comment on the new cannabis regulation proposed by the Bureau of Cannabis Control.

Celebrate the League’s 120th Anniversary at the 2018 Annual Conference & Expo This milestone energizes the League’s work, reflecting on past successes and looking forward to new opportunities that will serve member cities.

Education and Conferences

Time to Submit Session Proposals for the 2019 Planning Commissioners Academy Proposals Due Aug. 20 The League is soliciting session proposals and speakers for the 2019 Planning Commissioner’s Academy, which is scheduled for March 6-8 in Long Beach.

Upcoming Events

Aug. 16 Webinar: AB 1661 Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Aug. 19 North Bay Division Bocce Tournament, Yountville Aug. 27 Webinar: How Janus & SB 866 Will Affect City HR Directors Sept. 12 CitiPAC Leadership Reception, Long Beach

Sep. 12– 14 League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo, Long Beach Oct. 4 Central Valley Division CitiPAC Golf Tournament, Diablo Grande Oct. 8 Riverside CitiPAC Golf Tournament, Beaumont Nov. 7–10 National League of Cities City Summit, Los Angeles

News and Events

Reminder: Aug. 21 is Deadline to Request League Board Endorsements for NLC Board and NLC Second Vice President Positions Are you interested in making a difference for cities by serving in a national leadership position? Request an endorsement from the League board for a position on the National League of Cities board.

League-Sponsored Bond Agency Issues $5 Million in Tax-Exempt Bonds for Monte Vista Christian School  The California Statewide Communities Development Authority announced the issuance of $5,000,000 in tax-exempt bonds for Monte Vista Christian School located in Watsonville.

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