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05/17/2012 by Chris Nelson | Comments

Californians like government, just not theirs

A recent AP article suggests that Gov. Brown faces an uphill battle with voters on his tax measure. Our data shows that it goes deeper than that. Read More

05/16/2012 by Niki Woodard | Comments

Partnering for conservation in the Tulare Basin

Water availability and conservation is of the utmost concerns to residents of the Central Valley. Here is how organizations are coming together to stay ahead of the curve. Read More

05/15/2012 by Gina Baleria | Comments

The Inland Empire: Transportation hub of California’s economy

The ports of Los Angeles, might be the first stop for goods entering the country, but the Inland Empire makes sure it gets everywhere else. Read More

05/14/2012 by Chris Nelson | Comments

The week ahead: Summits and such

As the first-ever California Economic Summit came to a close, Gov. Brown dropped a bomb on the state. Read More

05/10/2012 by Cheryl Getuiza | Comments

Latino Millennials are cornerstone of young demographic in California

Our recent survey of California Millennials finds that young Latinos are unique among even their young peers. Read More

05/09/2012 by Chris Nelson | Comments

The long slog of the California initiative process

Inspired by a recent piece from Dan Walters, we stop for a minute to think about the initiative process Read More

05/09/2012 by Cheryl Getuiza | Comments

Video: Breaking down California Millennials

They're the generation being groomed to lead our state and shape it's future. We surveyed a big slice of them to see how they view the state and what their priorities are. Read More

05/08/2012 by Susan Lovenburg | Comments

Summit Prep: Regional results lead to action

Regional results form basis for statewide summit priorities Read More

05/07/2012 by Chris Nelson | Comments

The week ahead: The Economic Summit is ready for action

As we countdown to May 11, we begin the week with our first in a series of pieces detailing why the inaugural state California Economic Summit is so important Read More

05/04/2012 by Ed Coghlan | Comments

California’s business climate - Is it the worst in the nation?

The answer is no, but perception says otherwise Read More

05/03/2012 by Cheryl Getuiza | Comments

Keeping the California film economy rolling

An unlikely location has sprung up in Northern California as a Hollywood alternative. Read More

05/02/2012 by Lenny Mendonca and David Davenport | Comments

Californians want to change initiative process

When state Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg told the Sacramento Press Club recently that he thinks the state's initiative process needs to be changed, people took note. Read More

05/01/2012 by Chris Nelson | Comments

When the surreal becomes reality: Could the Riots happen again?

Four people from various walks of life recount their experience with the L.A. Riots 20 years ago and ponder if something like that could ever happen again. Read More

04/30/2012 by Cheryl Getuiza | Comments

Remembering the past will only strengthen our future:  L.A. takes pause after 20 years

For Angelenos, April 29, 1992 was a dark day. KCCD hosted an event featuring Mayor Villaraigosa and Edward James Olmos to commemorate the day and reflect. Read More

04/28/2012 by Chris Nelson | Comments

Access to Smart Capital critical for spurring economic recovery

An economic engine in the form of small businesses is waiting to be fired up if it could only access the necessary capital for that initial spark. Read More

04/27/2012 by Victor Abalos | Comments

Witnessing the L.A. Riots leaves many scars and unanswered questions

Our own Victor Abalos was one of many journalists sent into the warzone that was the Los Angeles Riots 20 years ago. This is his retrospective on what he saw that day. Read More

04/27/2012 by Cheryl Getuiza | Comments

Investing in Higher Ed and the workforce of the future

A new report reiterates what many Californians have been saying in the face of recent UC cuts: an investment in Higher Ed now is an investment in our future. Read More

04/25/2012 by Danielle Williams | Comments

Helping overlooked communities headlines The Greenlining Institute’s summit

The Greenlining Institute held its 19th annual economic summit last week, with a focus on affecting policy, helping underserved communities organize, and fostering leadership in the name of racial and economic justice. Read More

04/25/2012 by Gina Baleria | Comments

CAFwd Radio: How connected do you feel to your local government?

Survey after survey show that people not only want a better idea of what our elected leaders are doing, but they want a two way street where their voices are also heard. Read More

04/23/2012 by Chris Nelson | Comments

The week ahead: Thinking about Government 2.0

The Government 2.0 LA conference at Pepperdine University spurred some serious outside-the-box thinking about how government can be smarter and more efficient. Read More

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