CA FWD NEWS

Will 2013 be the year California tackles its water problems?
150 150 Ed Coghlan

As we look forward to 2013, expect that the state’s water infrastructure again comes up for major discussion. Governor Brown, who has called water one of California’s four chronic issues, has promised to address the issue.

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Taking year-end inventory of government transparency in California
150 150 Christopher Nelson

Looking back over the past year, the citizenry of California scored some wins in government accountability with upgrades like citizen redistricting and online voter registration. But the halls of state government are still being obscured by dark campaign money and shady legislating, such as the infamous gut-and-amend. Will 2013 be the Year of Transparency?

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How will CEQA changes modernize the California economy?
150 150 Ed Coghlan

As we approach year’s end, the news about the California economy is less gloomy than it was a year ago. A look at some recent reporting shows a mixed bag, but with the trends in the right direction.

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California economy unwraps gifts of good & bad job news
150 150 John Guenther

Rundown of economic stories while we wait find out what’s in fiscal cliff box

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Surprising lack of female candidates in LA’s 2013 field
150 150 Cheryl Getuiza

Los Angeles is heating up for the 2013 election with the field set for the mayor, city attorney, controller and eight city council races. Out of 57 candidates, there are only 10 females.

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Educational innovation wins California rural town top honors
150 150 Niki Woodard

Best known for producing olives, Lindsay is a small town in the southern San Joaquin Valley that is receiving national attention for its progressive education system.

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Riverside opens gift of new distribution center
150 150 Cheryl Getuiza

City’s strategic plan helps land online retailer opening up shop in town

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