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APA California – Northern is seeking nominations for the Board position of Treasurer. The selected candidate will serve a two-year term, commencing January 1, 2026.
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Northern’s 2025-2026 mentorship program
Northern’s mentorship program may provide the positive, rewarding experience you seek to connect with your fellow planners one-on-one.
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APA California Legislative Update: September 2025
The California Legislature adjourned its 2025 session on September 13, passing several major bills, including updates important to planning practice. One significant development is SB 415, which amends AB 98 (2024) by providing more flexibility and clarity for jurisdictions regarding new warehouse standards and truck route requirements. Jurisdictions outside the Warehouse Concentration Region can adopt ordinances instead of circulation element updates, with extended timelines for smaller cities and counties. An off-ramp is available for jurisdictions without logistics use developments, and safe harbor protections are included for those making good faith efforts to comply. Additional amendments address development standards, applicability, enforcement, and general statute clean-up. The bill awaits the Governor’s signature to take effect January 1, 2026. For further legislative updates, APA California invites members to the Annual Conference session on September 30 in Monterey.
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Northern Members Journey to Baja California Sur—Part 3
La Paz, capital of Baja California Sur, offers stunning desert landscapes, a vibrant Malecón, and rich traditions. The trip explored agricultural challenges, sustainability efforts, snorkeling at Espiritu Santo Island, art in Todos Santos, and festivities in San José del Cabo—fostering connections and insights into life in the arid lands of “the other California.”
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APA California Legislative Update: August 2025
After a month-long summer recess, the Legislature returns on August 18 for the final month of the 2025 Legislative Session. Nearly all high priority bills that APA California is tracking are continuing to move and will now be considered in both houses for final floor votes before being sent to the Governor. This session ends September 12 and bills must be acted on by October 12. Learn about these and more in this legislative update.
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Monterey Bay Area Dining Highlights
The Monterey Bay Area features standout eateries like The Meatery in Seaside for smoked brisket and inventive sandwiches, Hanloh Thai Food in Santa Cruz for seasonal Thai-Californian fare, and Schooners Monterey for sustainable seafood with ocean views.
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Transforming Seattle Immersive Education Program Launches
By Ray Gastil, AICP, President, APA-Washington-Pugent Sound City Discovery Lab is launching its first Washington State session, “Transforming Seattle, Waterfront, Transit, and Community,” this summer, August 2 to August 6. The program offers immersive planning-oriented city-based educational experiences (with AICP continuing education credits). It started in Barcelona last year, where Jordi Honey- Rosés, Research Professor
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Northern Members Meet with Planners and Environmentalists in Loreto
The Northern International Program has organized tours around the world to
enrich members’ global planning knowledge. In April, APA members met with planners and
environmentalists in Baja California Sur, Mexico. This is Part 2 of a three-part series.
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2025-2026 California Planning Foundation scholarship application program
The California Planning Foundation (CPF) has announced its 2025 scholarship program for exceptional planning students enrolled in eligible degree programs across California. Recipients will be notified in August and celebrated at the APA California Annual Conference on September 28, 2025, in Monterey during the Student Awards Luncheon. Winners will also have the opportunity to attend Sunday’s conference sessions and the luncheon for free.
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APA California Legislative Update: February 2025
The February 21 deadline for introducing new bills is near, and APA California has noted several relevant to planners. Many proposals address housing, homelessness, and LA County’s fire recovery, with others focusing statewide on land use and fire-related issues.
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