California Overview

California is the most populous state in the United States and has one of the largest and most complex government structures. Here you'll find information about California's government structure and organization.

• Some notable public agencies (SF Muni) may be part of a City or County employer and may not show up here as these are focusing on independent agencies

Quick Links

• Cities - Explore California's 482 cities and their Metros

• Counties - Explore California's 58 counties and their local governments

• State Agencies - Learn about California's state agencies and departments

• Federal Agencies - Learn about Federal Agencies and Departments residing in California

• Metropolitan Planning Organizations - California's Metropolitan Planning Organizations

• Transportation Agencies - Notable Transportation Agencies

• Utilities - Explore major utility districts in California

• Water Districts - California's Water Districts

• Sanitation - California's Sanitary Districts

• Port Authorities - Port Authorities

• School Districts - California's School Districts

Other Agency Categories

• Cemetery Districts - Cemetery Districts
• Community Service Districts - Community Service Districts
• Education (Misc.) - Misc. Education Agencies
• Fire Districts - Fire Districts
• Housing Authorities - Housing Authorities
• Irrigation Districts - Irrigation Districts
• Mosquito Districts - Mosquito Districts
• Parks and Recreation - Parks and Recreation
• Special Districts - Special Districts