California Forward
While California unemployment dropped in most of state, SJV colleges hope to do better
read moreCode for America recently selected the Bay Area city to participate in its 2013 Code for America program. The organization will connect the city with top talent from the tech industry to develop civic technology.
read moreEnergy innovation, real estate, pension reform: see what else was on tap at #CASummit
read moreLarry Gerston, author and California politics expert, sits down with California Forward Executive Director Jim Mayer to discuss what why our Golden State isn’t shining anymore and how more people can get involved and engaged.
read moreWe dug around on the Federal Elections Commission (FEC) website and observed a few interesting trends that made us think in broader strokes about the notion of transparency. Law dictates that campaigns hold up their end of the bargain by making this data available, but outside of some local reporters, who is actually using it? It is our right, afterall, as citizens, to do so.
read moreMayor’s office grabs award for green building efforts in capital
read moreIt’s now down to 20 finalists, with two California cities vying for the top spot: San Francisco and Santa Monica.
read moreTech and professional services drive big jobs increase while SF bets on cleantech boost
read moreOver the last several election cycles much has been said about the potential impact of the Latino vote. Would 2012 be the year the sleeping giant, composed of roughly 24 million eligible Latino voters, awakes? Based on Tuesday’s preliminary results, the answer is a resounding yes.
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