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 […]

    Read More →

  • 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, […]

    Read More →

  • 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.

    Read More →

  • 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 […]

    Read More →

  • 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 […]

    Read More →

  • Disaster Recovery Roundtable: APA California’s Response to the LA Fires

    Join Us for the Disaster Recovery Roundtable: APA California’s Response to the LA Fires Date: Friday, January 24, 2025Time: 1 PM PTLocation: Zoom (link below) APA California and the California Planning Roundtable invite you to an insightful webinar exploring disaster recovery in the […]

    Read More →

  • AICP Certification Diversity Scholarship Application Now Open!

    APA is committed to providing opportunities for all to achieve excellence in planning by fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in the organization and the planning profession.  The AICP Certification Diversity scholarships aim to make the certification process more accessible to […]

    Read More →