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San Mateo County cities band together to improve climate resilience - Western City Magazine “We all recognize that water has no bounds," said Summer Bundy, the director of project management at OneShoreline. "Our job ...

San Mateo County cities are banding together to boost climate resilience. 🌊 “We all recognize that water has no bounds,” says Summer Bundy, the director of project management at OneShoreline. www.westerncity.com/article/san-...

Campbell has invested heavily in meeting unhoused residents’ immediate needs — including a successful motel voucher program. Learn how the city is working to support unhoused residents through collaboration and compassion. 🏠 https://bit.ly/Campbell-Motel-Voucher

Honoring those who have served and continue to serve. Thank you for your service! #VeteransDay

NLC Leads State and Local Government Organizations in Urging Congress to End Shutdown Washington, D.C. – Today, NLC – as a member of the Big 7 in coordination with the Government Finance Officers Association – led state and local government organizations in a letter to Congress (PDF)…

NLC joined state and local government associations in urging Congress to end the government shutdown. Read the letter ➡️ www.nlc.org/post/2025/11...

‘We can’t call the President and say stop.’ California cities scrambled to respond to summer immigration sweeps - Western City Magazine California city officials say the surprise immigration sweeps that started earlier this year have eroded public trust, ...

California city officials say the recent surprise immigration sweeps have eroded public trust, strained local budgets, and revived old fears. Cities remain committed to protecting and supporting their residents, despite limited options. www.westerncity.com/article/we-c...

⏰ Last call! Submit your City Leaders Summit session proposals by TOMORROW (11/7)!

Campbell is reducing homelessness through its motel voucher program + other highlights:
🔸 Cal Cities webinar: New laws for cities
🔸 NLC webinar: Federal government shutdown! ➡️ lcc.informz.net/informzdatas...

Let’s focus on what unites us, not what divides us - Western City Magazine "We live in interesting times, and we have weathered a lot in the last few years," writes Cal Cities President Gabe Quinto. ...

“We live in interesting times, and we have weathered a lot in the last few years,” writes Cal Cities President Gabe Quinto. “Now, more than ever, we must stand together, lean on each other, and work together to protect our communities.” www.westerncity.com/article/lets...

Happy November! 🍂 The Nov/Dec issue of Western City is here! Check out the latest stories on how cities are addressing immigration sweeps, sea level rise, housing, and more. https://www.westerncity.com/

“We always have to dream and help our communities dream as well,” said Criag Schlatter, Ukiah community development director. “We need to find ways to bridge the gaps between people ... because it helps our community see a better way forward.” www.westerncity.com/article/peop...

Recent disasters underscore the need for strong communication plans. “A trusted messenger is so important… their clients are often more likely to trust them than the city itself,” says @wehocity.bsky.social Mayor Chelsea Lee Byers. www.westerncity.com/article/its-...

💻 Microsoft ended support for Windows 10 this October. VC3 — Cal Cities’ cybersecurity solutions provider — wrote a short explainer about the end of Windows 10, what it means for your city's cybersecurity, and what to do next. www.calcities.org/home/post/20...

Opinion: Let’s ask YouTube to create an emergency alert system button before the next crisis hits - Western City Magazine "One of the most powerful platforms in the digital age — YouTube — lacks a basic, critical feature: an emergency alert ...

Opinion: San Leandro Public Information Officer Paul Sanftner is calling for an emergency alert system on YouTube. “The absence of this feature is a serious gap in our nation’s emergency communication infrastructure,” he says. www.westerncity.com/article/opin...

📣 Cal Cities is accepting proposals for the City Leaders Summit, April 22-24 in Sacramento! Share your ideas for sessions that help city officials strengthen leadership skills, tackle local challenges, and shape state policy. Submit your proposal by Nov. 7! www.calcities.org/home/post/20...

Paso Robles' fire risk mitigation strategy is nothing to kid about + other highlights:
🔸 Cal Cities cybersecurity webinar
🔸 Time is running out to take our advocacy survey! ➡️ bit.ly/4qEou2y

Have a say in shaping Cal Cities’ advocacy! Take the Cal Cities Advocacy Priorities Member Survey to help guide our action priorities for the year ahead. It takes less than 5 minutes to complete!

Want to make a wave in coastal leadership? 🌊 Cal Cities is seeking applicants for a one-year appointment to its Coastal Cities Group Leadership Committee. Applicants will be reviewed on leadership skills, policy knowledge, and experience. Apply by 10/31! www.calcities.org/home/post/20...

Member Update Call: Federal Government Shutdown Impact on Communities As the federal government shutdown continues to impact communities across the country, NLC’s federal advocacy team is hosting a member call to provide updates from Washington, share how the shutdown…

The National League of Cities is hosting a government shutdown briefing on 10/30. NLC will provide updates from Washington, share how the shutdown is affecting local communities, and outline ways city leaders can take action. www.nlc.org/events/membe...

TOMORROW: Join Cal Cities on 10/28 for an informational webinar on the first year of climate bond funding. Gain insight into the first year of available funding from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024. Register ➡️ bit.ly/4qrhupp

This #UnitedAgainstHateWeek, Santa Monica is offering residents practical tools and meaningful ways to take action — from bystander intervention trainings and poetry readings to community art and the “Signs of Solidarity” campaign with LA vs Hate. 🤝 www.santamonica.gov/blog/city-of...

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a dramatic overhaul of local government meeting requirements into law. We've summed up the bill's many provisions, which will create significant operational, fiscal, and legal challenges for cities. www.calcities.org/home/post/20...

200+ communities in CA are participating in #UnitedAgainstHateWeek + other highlights:
🔸 We want your input! Take our Advocacy Priorities Member Survey.
🔸 SB 707 dramatically overhauls the Brown Act. How will it impact cities? Learn more. ➡️ bit.ly/4hm3t8i

We want your input! Take the Cal Cities Advocacy Priorities Member Survey on the biggest issues facing cities over the next three years. Your feedback helps shape our advocacy and legislative priorities. www.calcities.org/home/post/20...

🌊 Cal Cities-sponsored sea level rise bill AB 996 by @asmgailpellerin.bsky.social was signed by the Governor! The law gives coastal and bay cities and counties tools to develop plans using the best available science to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of sea level rise.

Got questions about how to access the first year of climate bond funding? Cal Cities created a tool to help cities more easily leverage the funding. www.calcities.org/home/post/20...

To kick off #UnitedAgainstHateWeek, @cityofoakland.bsky.social unveiled a new mural in downtown that celebrates unity, resilience, and community strength. 🎨🏙️ The mural — “Together, We Rise” — serves as a powerful reminder that communities are strongest when they stand united. 👏 bit.ly/3Jp6Wqb

ICYMI: Cal Cities-sponsored recovery housing bills AB 492 (Valencia) and AB 424 (Davies) were signed into law! 🎉 These measures help address longstanding concerns over alcohol and drug treatment facilities + strengthen state oversight to protect residents and communities. 👏

Opinion: We fought Big Soda and won. Here’s how - Western City Magazine In May, Santa Cruz became the first California city to implement a sugar-sweetened beverage tax since the state preempted ...

Opinion: Santa Cruz became the first California city to implement a sugar-sweetened beverage tax since the state preempted new local grocery taxes in 2018. Vice Mayor Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson and City Manager Matt Huffaker explain how. www.westerncity.com/article/opin...

🏛️ Six Cal Cities-sponsored bills were recently signed into law — including a high-profile measure that helps cities enforce short-term rental ordinances and collect the right amount of transient occupancy taxes. 👉 Read more: bit.ly/Sponsored-Bill-Outcomes

This week is #UnitedAgainstHateWeek — a time for Californians to stand together in promoting safety, inclusion, and civility. 🤝 We’re proud to join the United Against Hate coalition and make it clear: hate has no place in our communities.