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The League of California Cities is accepting chair and vice chair leadership applications for all seven policy committees, which actively shape and steer Cal Cities’ advocacy efforts. Applications must be submitted online by Aug. 12, 2022. Read more
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A site in Lathrop that was once envisioned as a competitor to Disneyland is now one of California's fastest-growing communities, River Islands. The rapid growth is the result of a plan decades in the making, favorable economic conditions, and flexible staff. Read more
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The League of California Cities won two Communicator Awards from the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts for its rebranding campaign and website design. With over 4,000 entries received, the Communicator Awards is the largest and most competitive awards program of its kind. Read more
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Tuesday, July 19, 10:00 a.m. — Michael Tubbs is someone who breaks barriers and helps others do the same. During the July Speaker Series, Tubbs will share his insights on making systemic change, starting with his foray into local government in Stockon and ending with his efforts to create equitable models of economic empowerment and opportunity. With city officials throughout the Golden State working to ensure that all Californians have access to food, housing, health care, and child care, Tubbs’ insights will be invaluable to attendees. Register today
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The League of California Cities is seeking forward-looking session proposals for the City Managers Conference, a three-day educational and peer-sharing event. Scheduled Feb. 8-10 in Carlsbad, the conference will bring together more than 500 California city managers, including deputy and assistant city managers, to discuss the most pertinent issues affecting cities. Read more
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The Annual Conference and Expo, scheduled for Sept. 7-9 in Long Beach, is the place to discover solutions for cities. In addition to learning from peers through engaging educational sessions, attendees can visit an expo hall brimming with opportunities to discover new city-focused services and organizations. This year's expo hall will feature over 200 cost-saving services and state-of-the-art products, including 35 first-time exhibitors. Read more
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The California Coastal Commission announced the availability of $31 million in grants to support local government’s coastal resiliency efforts. Funds may be used for projects that assess climate change impacts and plan for coastal resiliency, including climate change and sea level rise adaptation. Coastal jurisdictions may partner together in support of regional planning efforts. Additionally, local governments may apply for projects that were not previously funded. Applications are due Sept. 16. Read more
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Tuesday, July 19, 9:30 a.m. — Join appellate advocates and state solicitors general for a conversation about the Supreme Court’s recent cases on environmental law and the impact they could have on states and cities. This program is co-hosted by the State Energy & Environmental Impact Center and the State and Local Legal Center. Register today
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Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 3-4, 10:00 a.m. — Do you struggle with designing interactive public workshops? Do you know what virtual tools are available to improve your public engagement? Do you want to improve relationships with your community-based organizations? The Institute for Local Government’s updated TIERS Public Engagement Training is here to help. The program offers a step-by-step framework to help local government leaders master the public engagement process, build trust in their communities, and create more sustainable, authentic, and collaborative outreach strategies. Register today
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Tuesday, Aug. 30, 10:00 a.m. — The California State Board of Equalization is holding its annual public hearing on property taxes in August. The hearing is an opportunity for local agencies, taxpayers, and industry representatives to comment on the most recent Taxpayers’ Rights Advocate’s Annual Report and provide feedback about the State Board of Equalization’s programs. The meeting will be held in Sacramento, but remote participation is available. Register today
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Following the drought in 2008, Oceanside knew it was time to act to ensure the community had a reliable water source. After nearly a decade of research, planning, and construction, the coastal city opened the first high-tech water purification facility in San Diego County, which will provide 30% of the city’s water supply. Watch the video
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... [Cal Cities] Legislative Affairs Lobbyist Johnnie Piña said the current Brown Act rules requiring officials to tell the public where officials are while teleconferencing and allowing the public to participate in those meetings from the same place is risky business. “It poses serious public safety concerns and discourages remote meetings,” he said. AB 2449 seeks to remove this requirement first established in the Brown Act, but Piña said recent amendments to the bill undermine its overall usefulness, such as limiting participation in remote meetings for more than three consecutive months. Read more
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