Halloween thrills, family joy with new grandson Monty, and the record-breaking “Waves of Change” conference set the season aglow! Inspired by amazing events and community spirit, we’re launching more learning and leadership opportunities. Ready to get involved? Reach out and join the fun!

APA California – Northern is inviting individuals to engage with their community through board roles: Diversity Co-Director and South Bay Regional Activity Co-Coordinator. If you’re passionate about diversity, equity, and local involvement, discover how you can make a difference by exploring these exciting opportunities.

The PEN Oral History Project features annual interviews with leading California planners—14 are available online and five more will be added by November. These interviews support planning education statewide, are archived at CSUN, and contribute to the profession's legacy. Nominate planners for the 2026 interviews.

The California Planning Roundtable and APA California offer a six-month online Leadership Academy for planners with at least five years of experience. Registration is open until 12/5/2025 for up to 100 participants. Fee: $120, including CliftonStrengths assessment.

APA California’s VP for Policy and Legislation, Technical Advisors and Chapter Lobbyist presented an extended Legislative Update Session in Monterey, featuring Assemblymember Buffy Wicks. Governor’s actions on 2025 bills are pending until October 13; slides from the conference are available.

The Fall 2025 AICP Certification process is here! Transfer your exam by November 24; take the exam between November 3–30. Submit your education, work experience, and assessment December 1–31, 2025. Log your CM credits by December 31!

APA California — Northern is launching a “Planning Commissioner Training” series beginning November 25, 2025, offering essential orientation on land use decision-making, recent state law changes, ethics, and the role of commissions. Future sessions will address impacts of new legislation on housing and community design.

Voting closes November 14!

Vote now in the 2026 APA California & California Planning Foundation (CPF) board elections! Choose key leaders for open positions, including President-Elect, Vice Presidents, and CPF board members.

• Date: Tues, November 14
• Time: 5:00-7:30 PM
• Where: Napa Yard in Oxbow Gardens, Napa, CA

Join the North Bay Regional Co-Coordinators for a casual after-work gathering at Napa Yard in Oxbow Gardens! With its delicious food, beautiful gardens, spacious layout, and welcoming vibe, it's the perfect place to connect with fellow Bay Area Planners.

• Date: Fri, November 21
• Time: 9:30-11:30 AM
• Where: West Sacramento Community Center, West Sacramento, CA

This session will assess where we are now. How have we responded as professionals and policy makers? What have we learned and how can we continue to be adaptive? How can we continue to show leadership in our communities on these and other important issues?