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Cal Cities' biggest advocacy event — the City Leaders Summit — returns to the state Capitol, April 12-14. The event is an opportunity for city officials to meet with state lawmakers and advocate for cities’ top priorities, as well as participate in peer-to-peer discussions and in-depth educational sessions. Read more
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Feb. 17 is the last day for lawmakers to introduce any new bills. As Cal Cities analyzes the thousands of bills introduced this session and their impact on cities, now is a great time to ensure that you are receiving the advocacy updates you need to support your communities. Read more
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Over 200 cities in California are eligible for a noncompetitive energy block grant if they submit an application. The federal Climate Program Office is accepting applications for an applied research program that helps improve climate adaptation plans in vulnerable communities. Also, the National League of Cities is holding a webinar on equitable economic mobility. Read more
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Cal Cities is seeking session proposals for the state's premier municipal education event: the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo. Taking place at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento, Sept. 20-22, the conference will bring together local officials and policy experts for three days of learning, sharing, and problem-solving. Submissions from individuals, groups, businesses, and organizations on any topic of interest are welcome. Read more
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The California Energy Commission launched a $30 million incentive project to bring fast electric vehicle charging stations to 30 counties in eastern and central California. The program will fund fast-charging stations in disadvantaged, low-income, and tribal communities. Applicants can receive rebates of up to $100,000 per connector or up to 50% of their project’s total approved costs. Shovel-ready projects will be prioritized. Apply by March 10. Read more
CalRecycle is accepting applications for its Organics Grant Program, which helps cities and other stakeholders meet their SB 1383 (Lara, 2016) obligations. Eligible projects must be in California; facilitate or result in reductions in greenhouse gas emissions; and increase the quantity of green materials or food materials that will be diverted from landfills. Co-digestion and anaerobic digestion projects have additional requirements. $154 million in funding is available. Applications are due April 20. Read more
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The California Department of Cannabis Control released guidelines for its Local Jurisdiction Retail Access Grant. The grant is specifically intended for jurisdictions that do not license cannabis retail but have plans to develop a retail program. Funding can be used for community engagement, environmental reviews, permitting expenses, and personnel costs. The grant prioritizes retail programs with equity provisions and areas with high cannabis consumption, but little to no access to legal cannabis. Apply by April 28. Read more
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Thursday, Feb. 23, 11:00 a.m. — Local agencies must navigate a complex patchwork of services and funding to provide access to behavioral health care. In this webinar by a federal mental health agency, learn more about cross-sector provider coordination and integration, as well as best practices for effectively responding to crisis situations. Panelists will provide examples of cross-sector coordination and offer tangible approaches to ensuring comprehensive, culturally responsive services. Register today
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Thursday, Feb. 23, 2:00 p.m. — Is your community starting to think about climate equity? Interested in learning the best practices for advancing environmental justice? Are you updating your general plan? Join Institute for Local Government to hear how other local agencies are ensuring their residents are equally protected from environmental and health hazards and have equal access to related decision-making processes. Register today
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Riverside Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson has been named Vice Chair of NLC’s Community and Economic Development Committee. Also representing California on the committee are Cecilia Hupp (Brea Mayor), Cindy Silva (Walnut Creek Mayor), Donald Terry (Rancho Cordova Mayor), Jaime Patino (Union City Vice Mayor), and Karin Schnaider (Tracy Assistant City Manager). Congrats to all the California officials serving on NLC’s policy committees in 2023. Read more
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People who live only blocks apart can have life expectancies that vary by as much as 20 years. NLC’s Cities of Opportunity initiative helps city leaders address the interconnected factors that impact their residents’ health by providing a proven approach, a customized process, practical tools, expert consulting, and training. Congrats to the city of Rancho Cucamonga, one of the five cities nationwide accepted into the initiative for 2023. Read more
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As we settle into the new year, two new municipal finance laws need your attention. One law involves local Gann Limits and has a March 1 reporting deadline. The other adds new requirements for development impact fees. Read more
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