CA FWD NEWS

Lakewood organization demands transparency, accountability from local elected leaders
150 150 Cheryl Getuiza

When we hear about citizens taking action, we want to share their efforts. The Lakewood Accountability Action Group is a nonprofit “holding elected officials accountable for their action or inaction.”

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Report highlights fixes to complex issues across California
150 150 Bill Mueller, Chair, California Stewardship Network

From Latino achievement to Smart Energy, these solutions stand out

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Video: Northern California city welcomes outlet boom
150 150 Cheryl Getuiza

Livermore’s local economy benefitting from rolling out red carpet to huge outlet mall

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California property tax gets low grade for transparency
150 150 Fred Silva

With all the talk about the property tax and who pays more, residential or commercial property, there is a more basic issue that is missed: Where does the money go?

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CEQA Roundup – Who’s saying what this week
150 150 Justin Ewers

Roundup of news on efforts to reform or defend California’s enviro quality act

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Video: Californians collaborating on the future of the state’s elections
150 150 Cheryl Getuiza

The coalition, called the Future of California Elections Project (FOCE), held its first public conference to help develop an agenda for 2013 to continue to move California elections forward.

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Video: Ensuring California rural poor not forgotten in CEQA
150 150 Ed Coghlan

Community group supports CEQA’s public participation; but wants more accountability

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