2018 Summit Preview: Elevating the CA Dream. Ensuring Resiliency in Every Community.
Outlining a strategy to address rising costs, growing economic inequality, and expanding impacts of climate change Read More
Categories: California Economic Summit
Commentary
The Golden State’s economy shines brighter when rural California is thriving
Rural County Representatives of California leader shares the top three strategies for lifting up rural communities Read More
Hyper-local news station aims to better connect people with local issues
Programming focuses on in-depth reporting on Southern California policy and politics Read More
California Economic Summit Coming to Santa Rosa
California regional and state leaders gather to address key economic issues facing the Golden State Read More
Categories: California Economic Summit
Wanted: Programs like these training CA’s next generation of skilled workers
Four partnerships earned CA Economic Summit awards for responding to workforce needs in their region Read More
Categories: California Economic Summit, Elevate CA
How innovative wood products could help cut California wildfires, advance forest resiliency and economic prosperity
Restoration of state's forested lands will play a critical role in its overall environmental, social and economic well-being Read More
Categories: California Economic Summit, Elevate CA
Upgrading aging, inadequate water systems of rural California will elevate entire state
Smaller, dispersed communities struggle to meet current and future water needs Read More
Categories: California Economic Summit, Elevate CA, Environment
Addressing digital deserts of rural California can help lift entire economy
Less than half of rural households have adequate broadband access Read More
Categories: California Economic Summit, Elevate CA
Project for Cross Sector Leadership Launched at Pepperdine University
Program aims to link leaders across public and private boundaries to find solutions in chaotic times Read More
Categories: California Economic Summit, Elevate CA
Three ways to elevate the economic portrait of rural California
How to spur prosperity in overlooked rural California and benefit the entire economy Read More
Categories: California Economic Summit, Elevate CA
VIDEO: How bridging the early childhood care gap helps elevate California
Expanding early education helps low-income families facing tough decisions on childcare, say advocates Read More
Categories: California Economic Summit, Elevate CA, Education
Coalition puts spotlight on economic argument for early childhood investment
California's First 5 agencies and advocates shift tactics through challenging budget times Read More
Categories: Elevate CA, Education
Sonoma leaders aim to reenergize housing work post-fires and beyond
One year after fires, leaders met in Santa Rosa and commit to four ambitious strategies Read More
Categories: California Economic Summit, Elevate CA, Economy
The Importance of Apprenticeships in the New Economy
Immersing students in real-world knowledge does a better job filling the skills gap Read More
Categories: Elevate CA, Economy
Governor Brown urged to sign bill to develop economic strategy for California
Proposal would begin work to better coordinate economic development strategies statewide Read More
Categories: California Economic Summit, Economy, Creating Jobs
How CA Fwd data and counties can create public safety success inside and outside of jail
Studies of jail populations and other innovations laid foundation for criminal justice system change Read More
Categories: Community Services, Community Corrections, Justice System Change Initiative, Crime
Returns on Recovery: Expanding county substance abuse services benefits community over long term
San Bernardino County seeing dividends on funding and service increases Read More
Categories: Community Services, Community Corrections, Justice System Change Initiative, Crime
The power of data in deploying criminal justice resources
Riverside County DA's data-driven teamwork helps make informed budget decisions with limited resources Read More
Categories: Community Services, Community Corrections, Crime
CA Fwd releases report assessing Sonoma’s progress toward “resiliency” after 2017 fires
Analysis will help build recovery model for other regions facing similar, long-term threats Read More
Categories: California Economic Summit
CA Fwd statement on new push by housing groups for rent control compromise
Housing groups want Legislature to avoid costly ballot fight, explore alternatives promoting housing affordability Read More
Categories: California Economic Summit