CA FWD NEWS

A look at campaign coffers in the San Joaquin Valley
 150 150 Niki Woodard
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We 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.

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California elections reflect historic national Latino turnout
 150 150 Alexandra Bjerg
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Over 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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Michael G. Santos: Working with the system that incarcerated me
 150 150 Mchael G. Santons
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In this entry, Michael Santos accepts that he will only be seen as a criminal while on the inside, so he figures way to prepare for an exit and make the best of his time inside.

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CEQA Reform in California: Is it time?
 150 150 Cheryl Getuiza
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Environmentalists say CEQA is a necessary defense against development and urban sprawl that would harm the ecosystem. On the other hand, developers and business leaders often see the law as excessive red tape and regulations that cause delays and increase construction costs. Is it time to reform the 42 year old law?

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Vallejo residents directly decide how to spend sales tax revenue
 150 150 Alexandra Bjerg
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How would you spend $3.2 million to improve your city? The city of Vallejo is asking residents to decide that very question.

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