Registration is closed!

Due to record-breaking attendance, we have reached maximum capacity earlier than expected and have closed registration. The overwhelming response highlights the incredible enthusiasm within our planning community for reconnecting and learning together. Congratulations, Northern, for organizing the largest APA California conference ever!! See you in Monterey!

Northern Fall Coffee & Donuts Meetup

Join other Bay Area planners on October 11 from 9:30 AM–2:30 PM at Johnny's Doughnuts in Larkspur, CA, at this co-hosted casual gathering by APA California - Northern North Bay and San Francisco Regional Activity Coordinators (RAC-North Bay/NB, RAC-San Francisco/SF) for what promises to be an exciting gathering sharing free coffee and delicious donuts with informational and inspirational planning news and ideas. RSVP requested.

Walking Tour of San Francisco's Transgender District

Join APA California — Northern RAC-San Francisco on October 18, from 9:30–11:30 AM for a guided tour of San Francisco’s Transgender District, a six-block area in the Tenderloin known for its history of trans activism and artistry. Led by jj Dollarhide and Megan Rohrer, the tour highlights community resilience. Afterward, participants are invited to lunch and a discussion about Rohrer’s book on the district’s history.

APA California legislative update: September 2025

The California Legislature adjourned on September 13, 2025, passing SB 415. This bill amends AB 98 (2024), giving jurisdictions more flexibility on warehouse standards, truck route requirements, and compliance timelines. SB 415 includes off-ramps and safe harbor provisions and awaits the Governor’s signature, with an effective date of January 1, 2026.

Northern's 2025-2026 mentorship program

Northern’s mentorship program offers free one-on-one matching for planners at all experience levels. Registration is open with a deadline to submit as a mentor or mentee on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Mentorship matches will be announced in November, with the program running from November 2025 to June 2026. Click on the title above or image for more information and to register.

PEN Oral History Project

Launched in 2025, the Planners Emeritus Network (PEN) Oral History Project honors influential California planners through recorded interviews, available online and updated annually. The initiative celebrates planning pioneers and inspires reflection on the field’s ongoing challenges. See the latest interview along with a growing archive.

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Read our current Northern News (Issue 03, 2025)

Your APA California Northern Communications Team

Andrew Trippel, AICP | Richard Davis, AICP Candidate | Francine Farrell

Sam Sargent, AICP | Dhawal Kataria, AICP, RSP1 | Ryan Adamson

Aarthi Pad | Edward Huynh

2025 Northern Annual Sponsors