News & Events

  • 2026 FAICP Nominations

    Have you (or someone you know) made exceptional and sustained contributions to the field? Have you been an AICP member for at least 10 years? The nomination guidelines for the 2026 Class of Fellows of the American Institute of Certified […]

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  • Outgoing Message From APA California President, Andrea Ouse

    Dear APA California Members, Many view the end of the calendar year as an opportunity to reflect. As my term as APA California President ends, I find myself thinking about this incredible two-year journey with both gratitude and pride. Truly, […]

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  • 2025 California Planning Roundtable Planning Leadership Academy

    For the fifth consecutive year, the California Planning Roundtable and APA California will be conducting the Leadership Academy. This on-line program was developed to help planners define and hone their leadership skills, advance their careers, and make a positive impact in their communities. Learn from experienced senior-level planning professionals across California in this low-key, highly interactive, six-month series.

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  • Now Available – California Women Planning Leaders Webinar slides

    Join us for a special webinar to hear about the impacts of women planners in California – including the first women planners – pioneers who have exemplified courage, resiliency, and talent, and who have paved the way for generations of […]

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  • HCD Announcement

    Introducing the HCD AB 2097 Technical Advisory HCD’s Latest Tool to Help Housing Happen The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is excited to release the Assembly Bill (AB) 2097 Technical Advisory, a key resource to help local […]

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  • LNL: Legislative Series – Housing Element APRs

    Join Us for a Virtual Lunch-and-Learn! Housing Element Annual Progress Report (APR) Updates Kick off the new year with an informative session tailored for all California jurisdictions preparing their Annual Progress Report (APR), due by April 1. As part of […]

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  • Governor Newsom signs $2.5 billion bipartisan relief package to help Los Angeles recover and rebuild faster from firestorm

    What you need to know: Alongside community, city, county, and legislative leaders, Governor Newsom signed special session legislation to provide over $2.5 billion for Los Angeles to bolster ongoing response efforts and jumpstart recovery and rebuilding. LOS ANGELES – With recovery efforts […]

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