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California has implemented an emergency regulation that bans the watering of certain types of nonfunctional turf. However, local agencies can use their own discretion when enforcing the ban. The state warned that stricter mandatory restrictions may be enacted if water conservation does not increase. Read more
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Registration for the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo is now available. Taking place Sept. 7-9 in Long Beach, the conference offers a range of educational activities, including opportunities to earn professional education credits and meet state ethics requirements. Read more
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Cyberattacks on local agencies have increased sharply over the past few years. Many are unprepared for these attacks, which can result in disabled systems, expensive ransom payments, or data loss. Join Google's Civics Outreach team to learn how cities can establish and protect their information. Register today
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The League of California Cities is accepting proposals for the City Clerks New Law Elections Seminar, taking place Dec. 7-9 in Monterey. The educational conference will bring together more than 300 California city clerks to discuss the most challenging issues affecting cities and the city clerk profession. Proposals are due July 1. Read more
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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 for 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 and city managers. Read more
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Convert those summer rays into funding for your city with a new grant opportunity from the California Energy Commission. Authorized by last year’s state budget, the California Automated Permit Processing Program helps cities and counties implement automated permitting platforms that verify code compliance and issue permits in real-time for a solar energy system. Funding may also be used to cover related training, maintenance costs, and software subscriptions. Read more
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The California Statewide Communities Development Authority announced the issuance of more than $135 million in tax-exempt multifamily affordable housing bonds in the cities of Irvine, Santa Ana, Oxnard, and Morgan Hill. Depending on the location, the units will be restricted to extremely low- and low-income tenants, as well as those experiencing homelessness. Read more
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State lawmakers have just three weeks to meet a key summer deadline. Legislators must move bills through their respective policy committees by July 1, after which both houses will adjourn for a month-long summer recess. Several key bills impacting cities are scheduled for hearings, including some related to catalytic converter sales and local transportation plans. Read more
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Thursday, July 14, 11:00 a.m. — From countless First Amendment cases to a potentially big police case, this U.S. Supreme Court term will long be remembered. Join high-profile case lawyers and State and Local Legal Center's Executive Director Lisa Soronen for a discussion about the most interesting and important cases for states and local governments decided this term. Register today
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August 10-12 — The Women in Municipal Government, a constituency group of the National League of Cities, will host its upcoming Annual Summer Conference in Sacramento. Join women local leaders from across the country for three days of skill-building, leadership development, and solution-driven discussions on local challenges. Learn about local policy issues, discuss federal advocacy concerns, and meet others in the field while attending engaging expert-led sessions and mobile city tours. Register today
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May 13 and May 20 — The Institute for Local Government is hosting a series of free, in-person trainings for planning commissioners. Participants will hear best practices, emerging trends, and lessons learned from experts in the field and fellow planning commissioners. Space is limited and registration is required. The June 16 session is for cities in Imperial County; June 17 is for cities in San Diego County. Read more
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Located in the heart of Santa Ana’s La Artesia Pilar neighborhood is La Placita Cinco — an innovative and community-oriented urban hub. The city and developers worked closely with the community to transform the once-neglected neighborhood center, while keeping residents’ priorities at the top of mind. Watch the video
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Housing advocates have thrown support behind a bill prohibiting public agencies from enforcing a minimum parking requirement for new development within half a mile of walking distance to a "major transit stop." ... A handful of city and county governments and the League of California Cities oppose the idea. In a statement, Cal Cities said prohibiting parking requirements within a half a mile of public transit “does not guarantee individuals living, working, or shopping on those parcels will actually use transit.” Read more
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