CA FWD NEWS

California’s troubled cities need swift action now
150 150 Victor Abalos

As more and more local governments are caught up in their own dysfunction, the City of Bell has gone from posterboy of everything wrong to beacon of hope.

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In tough budget times, should our leaders lead by example?
150 150 Cheryl Getuiza

We’ve seen it happen elsewhere recently, and despite there being solid pros and cons, can elected leaders really justify high pay or pay raises to their constituents?

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Orange County’s hiring rate is accelerating
150 150 Cheryl Getuiza

You may want to start looking for jobs in Orange County.

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Hollywood ending for film and tax credit program?
150 150 Ed Coghlan

State divided on continuing film production tax program

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Financing city government, they wrote the book on it
150 150 Chris Nelson

With city governments going bankrupt seemingly every other week, many officials could have used this new book on local finances for cities.

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State parks scandal leaves questions about budgeting unanswered
150 150 Cheryl Getuiza

As the intrigue of the state parks department’s surprise surplus grows, the story could highlight a bigger problem with our state’s budget process.

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Job growth in California but Hollywood economy lags
150 150 Ed Coghlan

Unemployment numbers in California better than U.S. but film production still fleeing

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How will voters perceive staff wage increases in November?
150 150 Matthew Grant Anson

Although there are legitimate arguments for and against, the real test for Gov. Brown will be how voters see staff pay raises amid a statewide financial crisis.

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Headhunting for skilled workers overseas gains popularity
150 150 Cheryl Getuiza

California economy, lacking in high tech workers, looks abroad to fill jobs

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