• CCMF Opens Application Period for 2026 Mid-Career Workshop

    Posted by Devin Antonio on December 8, 2025

    The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) is excited to announce that applications are now open for its first-ever Mid-Career Workshop, held April 22–24, 2026, at The Ranch in Laguna Beach. The application deadline is Friday, January 16, 2026 at 5 p.m. Read more »

  • California JPIA Member City of Carpinteria Celebrates Its 60th Anniversary

    Posted by Cameron Sullivan on October 31, 2025

    Carpinteria 60 Year Anniversary Logo

    The California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (California JPIA) recognizes the City of Carpinteria, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The city was incorporated in 1965 and maintains a delicate balance of staying true to its small-town roots while remaining welcoming to visitors. “The city takes pride in its community,” said California JPIA Senior Risk Manager Tim Karcz. “They have a lot of small, independently owned restaurants and places of business. It’s not a cookie-cutter kind of town—it’s very local.” The city has completed several significant projects in recent years, including the construction of a skate park adjacent to City Hall. The city also manages extensive wetlands and is coordinating with other agencies on the removal of infrastructure connected to decommissioned offshore oil platforms. Looking ahead, Carpinteria is assuming stewardship of more natural spaces, including cliff areas and trails near the train tracks. “The city’s literally growing in size with this open space that it’s acquiring,” said Karcz. “And with that comes decisions and risk management.” Carpinteria has been a California JPIA member for 33 years, joining the Authority in 1992. Building on their longstanding membership, the city continues to innovate. They recently formed a team with staff from every department to address liability concerns and safety issues identified in a risk management evaluation. “They actively involve us and have been wonderful partners of ours for many years,” said Karcz, who has worked with Carpinteria for nearly 10 years and regularly participates in the city’s quarterly all-hands staff meetings to discuss … Read more »

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