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

Learn about the Chapter, member benefits, ways to get involved, and next steps to make the most of your membership. 

To register, visit: https://tinyurl.com/3k723u9d

#APACalifornia

Congratulations to Raquel De Leon on being elected APA California’s 2026 Student Representative! 🎉

We’re excited to welcome her voice and leadership as she represents planning students and emerging professionals across California.

#APACalifornia #APACA2026 #StudentRepresentative #EmergingPlanners

Happy New Year from APA California!

Here’s to a year ahead filled with fresh ideas, meaningful collaboration, and continued impact for California’s communities.

We look forward to what we’ll accomplish together in the year ahead!

#HappyNewYear #APACalifornia #PlanningForward #APACA2026

Happy Holidays from APA California!

We’re grateful for our members, volunteers, and partners who strengthen planning across California every day.

Wishing you a joyful holiday season filled with rest, reflection, and connection.

#HappyHolidays #APACalifornia #PlanningCommunity #APACA2026

Congratulations to Catherine Lin, AICP, for being reelected APA California’s Vice President for Membership & Marketing.🎉

We’re grateful for Catherine’s continued service and excited for her next term!

#APACalifornia #APACA2026 #MembershipAndMarketing

Congratulations to Jeffrey B. Hare, JD, AICP, for being elected APA California’s Vice President for Professional Development! 🎉

We look forward to his leadership and vision in the years ahead!

#APACalifornia #APACA2026 #ProfessionalDevelopment #AICP

Congratulations to Andrew J. Flores, AICP, for being elected APA California’s Vice President for Administration.🎉

We look forward to Andrew’s thoughtful, values-driven leadership in the years ahead!

#APACalifornia #APACA2026 #Leadership #PlanningProfession

Congratulations to James A. Castañeda, AICP, for being elected APA California’s President-Elect! 🎉

We’re excited to welcome James into this new chapter of leadership!

#APACalifornia #APACA2026 #PresidentElect #Leadership #PlanningProfession

✨The Season of Giving is here!

Through December, APA California members can access our Distance Education on-demand library for FREE. This includes conference session recordings!

Visit: www.apacalifornia.org/professional-development...

#APACalifornia #SeasonOfGiving #AICP

Congratulations to Juan Borrelli, AICP, Kimberly Prillhart, AICP, and Greg Chew for receiving the 2025 APA California PEN Honor Award! 🏆

We applaud this outstanding accomplishment!

#APACalifornia #apaca2025 #apaca2025awards

🌍 Happy World Town Planning Day!

Today we celebrate the planners, designers, and community leaders shaping California’s sustainable, inclusive, and vibrant future.

From housing to open space, transit to climate resilience - planning connects it all. 💙💛

#WorldTownPlanningDay #APACalifornia

Congratulations to Erik deKok, AICP for receiving the 2025 APA California Distinguished Contribution Award for his outstanding service to the Chapter’s Policy & Legislative Program! 🏛️

We applaud this outstanding accomplishment! 

#APACalifornia #apaca2025 #apaca2025awards

Congratulations to the Los Angeles Section for receiving the 2025 APA California Section Activity Award in recognition of their collective effort in the 2025 LA Wildfire Disaster Recovery Webinars.

We applaud this outstanding accomplishment!

#APACalifornia #apaca2025 #apaca2025awards

🌟 Big News from APA California! 🌟

Please join us in congratulating Andrea Ouse, AICP, elected as Region 6 Director, and Juan F. Borrelli, AICP, elected as Region 6 Commissioner on the APA Board of Directors!

#APA #APACalifornia #PlanningLeadership

🌊 The APA California 2025 Conference closes with a powerful plenary featuring Rachael A. Tanner & Eric Beightel, moderated by Michael McCormick. Together, they'll leave us inspired with renewed purpose as the conference concludes.

#APACalifornia #2025Conference #WavesOfChange

📣Just Announced📣

We’re honored to welcome Assemblymember Buffy Wicks to the APA California 2025 Conference in Monterey! 

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of California’s most influential voices in policy and planning.

#APACalifornia #2025Conference #WavesOfChange

🎉 Congratulations to our newest AICP-certified planners! 🎉
 
Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to the planning profession have paid off, and we’re proud to celebrate this milestone with you. Welcome to the AICP community!

#APACalifornia #AICP #PlannersLead

🏆 Congratulations to the City of Santa Ana Planning Division for receiving the APA California 2025 Planning Agency Award of Excellence!

👏 We applaud this outstanding accomplishment!

#APACA2025Awards #APACalifornia #PlanningAwards #PlanningExcellence #CityPlanning

🌆 Congratulations to the City of San Diego Planning Department for receiving the APA California 2025 Planning Excellence Award of Excellence for Blueprint SD!

👏 We applaud this outstanding accomplishment!

#APACA2025Awards #APACalifornia #PlanningAwards #PlanningExcellence #CityPlanning

🚨 Last Day to Save! 🚨

Early bird pricing for the APA California 2025 Conference ends tonight!

Lock in your spot at the lowest rate before it’s gone. 

Register now: https://cvent.me/47Ev1K

#APACalifornia #2025Conference #WavesOfChange #EarlyBirdDeadline #MontereyBound

Explore the past, present, and future of Fort Ord on this immersive mobile workshop! 🏞️🚐

🚨 Mobile workshops are filling up fast and most are already sold out - register today to save your spot!

#APACalifornia #2025Conference #MobileWorkshop #FortOrd #MontereyConference #WavesOfChange

Monte Rey can’t contain his excitement for the 2025 APA California Conference - just look at those dance moves! 🕺💙

From dynamic sessions to unforgettable moments like this, you won’t want to miss it. Register today!

#APACalifornia #WavesOfChange #MonteRey

⏳ Just 1 month left to lock in early bird rates for the 2025 APA California Conference!

Register by July 28 to save on your spot at this can’t-miss event in Monterey.

Visit: https://cvent.me/47Ev1K

#APACalifornia #WavesOfChange #Monterey2025 #EarlyBird

⏳ Use Your Training Funds Before They Expire!

Register now for the 2025 APA California Conference and put any remaining training or education funds to good use before the fiscal year ends.

Register here: https://cvent.me/47Ev1K

#APACalifornia #Monterey2025 #WavesOfChange #UseItOrLoseIt

This May, APA California proudly celebrates Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

We honor the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of AAPI communities in shaping California’s planning, places, and people. 

#AAPIHeritageMonth #APACalifornia

New job? New email?

Don’t miss out on important APA California updates! Log in today and make sure your contact information is current. 

Stay connected, stay informed. 

#APACalifornia #MemberUpdate

Please join us in congratulating the newest AICP certification recipients. Your hard work and dedication have paid off—well done!

 #AICP #PlanningProfessionals #APACalifornia #CareerAchievement