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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  • Conference Workshop Listening Sessions

    CALLING ALL CALIFORNIA PLANNERS! Join planners from across California for a facilitated Listening Session hosted by the Planner Emeritus Network (PEN) and the California Planning Roundtable (CPR) to help shape a special workshop at the 2026 APA California Conference in […]

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  • New Member Orientation

    New to APA California? Join our New Member Orientation on Friday, May 1 from 1:00 –2:00 PM on Zoom.

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  • APA Announces 2026 AICP Exam Window

    The American Planning Association has announced the 2026 AICP Exam Window. Registration opens on May 4, 2026, with testing available through September 30, 2026. The AICP certification process includes three key steps: registering for the exam, taking the exam, and […]

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  • California Planning Foundation Scholarship Applications Now Open

    The California Planning Foundation (CPF) has officially opened its 2026 scholarship application cycle, offering valuable support to students across California pursuing careers in the planning profession. CPF scholarships are designed to promote equal opportunity and social equity while helping build […]

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