California Forward
A thoughtful, engaged crowd gathered at the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles this week to discuss California and the future of our state.
read more“You can make a difference.” That was the message at last week’s luncheon of the Central California Latina Network (CCLN), called “The Next Wave of Influence in California—Latinas.”
read moreShrinking budgets and bipartisan politics have not shaken the trust Americans have in local governments–finds a recent Gallup Poll. However, in western states such as California, that trust is a little less bulletproof.
read moreFor some, it’s an inner struggle during mealtimes—should I have the shake and fries or a green salad?
It’s a decision the Beach Cities Health District hopes to make easier.
The organization has a renewed mission: improve the health of the entire region—Manhattan, Hermosa and Redondo Beaches-over a three year period by transforming schools, workplaces and homes.
read moreYouth leaders stole the show at the July 14 launch of the Healthy Youth/Healthy Regions study, which focused on how youth involvement and engagement brought positive results to the communities of West Sacramento, Yuba City/Marysville and Sacramento,.
read moreCalifornia Forward has named Kathay Feng as a Forward Thinker for her role in Proposition 11—authorizing the formation of the California Citizens Redistricting Commission to redraw legislative lines.
Kathay Feng has spent most of her life on election reform—making sure every person’s voice is represented and heard at the polls.
read moreGov. Jerry Brown says he has 600 bills on his desk, but many he will not sign because “there’s not 600 problems that we need those solutions for.” We suggest he locate and sign two bills, SB14 and SB15, that help solve two of his biggest problems: the annual budget mess and the lack of public trust in Sacramento’s leadership, which voters say are closely linked.
read moreWe are rapidly approaching the 100 year anniversary of the California initiative process, an occasion celebrated by some and scorned by others. The centennial of the Golden State’s system of direct democracy is provoking many to rethink this process and consider whether it needs an upgrade.
read moreCalifornia is about to become the first state to undergo a major shift, in an effort to trim the state’s bulging prison population and cut costs. Starting this Saturday, the state’s new massive prisoner realignment plan begins. Assembly Bill 109 shifts the responsibility for tens of thousands of low-level inmates from state prisons to county jails. The move will save the state money and help the state comply with a U.S. Supreme Court decision requiring that it reduce its overcrowded population by more than 30,000 inmates.
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