Regional Lunches

Discover our upcoming Regional Lunches, opportunities to connect with fellow city leaders, exchange ideas and learn from peers in your region. Each lunch features engaging discussions on timely topics in local government and offers a relaxed setting to build lasting professional relationships.

If you’re interested in hosting a Regional Lunch in your area or have any questions, please contact info@cacitymanagers.org.

Check back regularly for updates on upcoming dates and locations.

Los Angeles Regional Lunch

September 16, 2026 – 11:30 a.m.
The Restaurant at the Getty Museum

Hosted by CCMF President & Santa Clarita City Manager Ken Striplin / CCMF Vice President & Burbank City Manager Justin Hess

Sponsored by Best Best & Krieger and Raymond James

Regional Lunch Archive

Explore our archive of past Regional Lunches to view event details, photos, and highlights from previous sessions held throughout California.

Temecula Regional Lunch

March 5, 2026

Altisima Winery – Temecula, CA

Hosted by Temecula City Manager & CCMF Secretary Aaron Adams

Sponsored by Climatec

Indian Wells Regional Lunch

October 7, 2025

Kestrel Kitchen and Lounge – Indian Wells Golf Resort

Hosted by Indian Wells City Manager & CCMF Board Member Chris Freeland

Sponsored by Willdan

Atascadero Regional Lunch

September 4, 2025

Firestone Walker Barrelhouse – Buelton, CA

Hosted by Atascadero City Manager & CCMF Board Member Jim Lewis

Sponsored by Southland Industries

Corona Regional Lunch

June 5, 2025 

Hosted by Avenu Insights & Analytics Strategic Partner Executive & CCMF Board Member Reva Feldman

Sponsored by Avenu Insights & Analytics

Testimonials

CCMF is a great forum for folks to learn—from those currently in the industry, from those who were in the industry—and to help set up the next generation of city managers.

Aaron Adams, Temecula City Manager & CCMF Board Member

One of the biggest benefits of being a part of CCMF is having that network, not just in our small local areas, but statewide. CCMF offers that to all of us.

Jessica Binnquist, Alhambra City Manager

CCMF provides scholarships for professional development, such as week-long trips to Harvard.

Justin Hess, Burbank City Manager

CCMF provides a concentrated foundation for understanding the potential future of being a City Manager.

Jorge Garcia, City Manager Pismo Beach

What CCMF does to bring people together and provide opportunities to connect, that’s where the magic happens.

Karen Pinkos , El Cerrito City Manager & CCMF Board Member

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