CA ACR143

Proclaims April 19–25, 2026 as California Cities Week and encourages all Californians to participate in their communities and engage with local government.

California has 483 cities and towns serving diverse communities, from small rural neighborhoods to large urban regions.

More than 80 percent of California's population resides within municipalities and receives city services.

Cities provide essential services including public libraries, fire and police departments, emergency response, parks, water, sewer, utilities, housing, and transportation planning.

California's first eight cities incorporated in 1850 following the Gold Rush to provide essential safety and health services.