Republican mayor and Democratic union leader: Californians looking for better solutions
Middle way that grows middle-class jobs, tackles housing could inspire change across country Read More
Commentary
California lawmakers scrutinized on complying with voter-approved transparency law
CA Fwd encourages a responsible reading of law intended to prevent last-minute bill changes Read More
Categories: Tech-enhanced Government, Accountability, Transparency, Governance Reform, Accountability, Transparency
California coalition working to improve public leaders’ role in transforming higher ed
Increasing investment in workforce programs will benefit from informed network of regional leaders Read More
Categories: California Economic Summit
CA Fwd jail data helps counties secure anti-recidivism funds
Prop 47 grants aimed at improving mental health and substance abuse treatment Read More
Categories: Community Services, Community Corrections, Justice System Change Initiative, Crime
California colleges adapt to training workforce for autonomous, flying future
Producing more workers for drone-filled, robotic 21st-century economy the goal of new curriculum development program Read More
Categories: California Economic Summit
San Diego to host 2017 California Economic Summit
Sixth annual event tackling housing, workforce, water problems hindering upward mobility Read More
Categories: California Economic Summit
Santa Cruz County supervisors unanimously approve CA Fwd jail recommendations
Study showing most arrests drug and alcohol related could lead to better outcomes and cost savings for county Read More
Categories: Community Services, Community Corrections, Justice System Change Initiative, Crime
Roadmap to accelerate middle-income job growth needed for California
State's economy will depend on creating more jobs for Californians in the middle class, in poverty, and economically fragile. Read More
Categories: California Economic Summit, Elevate CA
Specialists embedded in Riverside County jail help stabilize, treat mentally ill inmates
Program aims to better transition inmates into general population and eventually into the community Read More
Categories: Community Services, Community Corrections, Justice System Change Initiative
Prominent Californians Join CA Fwd Leadership Council
Four new members elected, growing the bipartisan and diverse group of leaders dedicated to a better California Read More
Climate Change and Our Inner Elephant Part 2: Measuring Success for Climate and Economy
California should create climate policies with triple-bottom-line metrics that other states and nations will want to emulate Read More
Categories: Leadership Council, Pete Weber
Pete Weber: Climate Change and Our Inner Elephant
Looking at California climate policies through a triple-bottom-line lens Read More
Categories: Leadership Council, Pete Weber
Program pays for technical skill interns earning experience, salary in Inland Empire
Work to close skills gap and employers in region will benefit from interns paid via grant Read More
Categories: California Economic Summit
California Economic Summit presents new housing series A Way Home for CA
Stories will highlight the cost of the housing crisis and how cities are working to solve the problem themselves Read More
Categories: California Economic Summit
Expanded substance abuse treatment finds success in Riverside County
Residents seeking treatment previously waited weeks, now placed in programs within a couple of days Read More
Categories: Community Services, Community Corrections
Yes, the new transportation package raises taxes. It also raises the standard for accountability.
$52 billion road package will set precedents with performance metrics and increased oversight built into the programs Read More
Categories: Fiscal Reform, Revenue Reform
Report reveals gender differences in incarceration in California county
Women in Santa Cruz County jails more likely to have mental illness compared to men Read More
Categories: Community Services, Community Corrections, Justice System Change Initiative, Crime
Riverside County takes proactive approach to transitioning inmates back into community
Inmates previously released often with little planning or mental health resources for life after incarceration Read More
Categories: Community Services, Community Corrections, Justice System Change Initiative
New FPPC tool makes it easier to explore state official payments data
State political watchdog agency launches search site for finding payments requested by state officials Read More
Categories: Democracy, Tech-enhanced Government, Open data, Accountability, Transparency, Accountability, Transparency
California’s major economic sectors to benefit from new Strong Workforce funding
Community Colleges reveal $200 million in spending and accountability via regional workforce programs Read More
Categories: California Economic Summit