05/17/2012 by Chris Nelson |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Summit Prep: Regional results lead to action
Regional results form basis for statewide summit priorities Read More
05/07/2012 by Chris Nelson |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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