CA FWD NEWS

A week-ending digest of some of the stories we saw this week and thought you should hear about.

You’ve read up on important ballot measures and researched candidates and endorsements; your sample ballot is filled out and sitting next to the front door—what’s left? We’ve got you covered.

State Senator Leland Yee has been making a name for himself lately in the open government and transparency arena.

As part of a pilot program, a few California counties are offering a free smart phone app of the County’s Voter Information Pamphlet.

Initial survey results are in. Here’s what you had to say about the Summit.

What we did essentially was vote for a primary system where the top two vote getters, regardless of party, will advance to the November general election.

It’s a daunting and complicated task to count every single person in the United States, but the U.S. Census Bureau believes its recent numbers are spot on, calling its 2010 results “an outstanding census.”

How would we fund building the Golden Gate Bridge today?

Well-paying jobs in ag value chain await investment, says USDA director