Felicia Matlosz, Author at California Forward

Forward Thinker Richard Close wants decisions to be made close to home

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By: Felicia Matlosz

October 28, 2011

Close is a longtime leader in Sherman Oaks and the San Fernando Valley, known for his tenacious work to protect the quality of life in his community. Since 1976, he’s been president of the influential Sherman Oaks Homeowners Association (SOHA), which impressively averages 175 people per meeting.

San Joaquin partnership elevates region

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By: Felicia Matlosz

October 12, 2011

The California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley chose a single-word theme for last week’s summit: “Elevate.” In one sense, the word reflects progress in improving the region’s quality of life. In another, it meant more hard work lies ahead to lift the Valley’s fortunes.

Forward thinking superintendent’s quiet sacrifice greeted with loud cheers

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By: Felicia Matlosz

August 30, 2011

When Fresno County Schools Superintendent Larry Powell quietly decided to take a pay cut that saves government more than $800,000, he didn’t foresee that the idea would be greeted nationwide with accolades and applause.

Gov. Brown frank about challenges ahead for CA

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By: Felicia Matlosz

August 18, 2011

Coming off a tough budget battle in Sacramento, Gov. Jerry Brown gave a Fresno audience a straightforward assessment of the fractured political climate in the state’s capital – but also a dose of optimism that change can happen.

Fixing California strikes a chord at Central Valley Hispanic Chamber event

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By: Felicia Matlosz

August 8, 2011

California Forward’s efforts to restructure a dysfunctional state government struck a deep chord with people attending the 23rd annual Business Expo presented by the Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on Friday in Fresno.

At Fresno redistricting hearing, some express fears of diluted representation

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By: Felicia Matlosz

June 24, 2011

More than 150 people packed a hearing in Fresno on Thursday to dissect proposed boundaries for California’s congressional and state legislative districts. Many speakers expressed concerns about mismatched mergers and diluted representation.

Questions of equity and other pitfalls at Central Valley Roundtable

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By: Felicia Matlosz

May 19, 2011

The Regional Stakeholder Roundtable in Selma on May 17 attracted dozens of Central Valley business and community leaders who offered spirited feedback on California Forward’s proposed Smart Government framework to fix the state.

Forward Thinker Karin Wang dedicates her life to helping disenfranchised communities

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By: Felicia Matlosz

May 18, 2011

CA Fwd has named Karin Wang, vice president of programs and communications for the Asian Pacific American Legal Center, a Forward Thinker, for her work fighting for justice and working to improve life for immigrants, the poor, the disenfranchised and others whose voices are not heard.

Felicia Matlosz

Forward Thinker Richard Close wants decisions to be made close to home

San Joaquin partnership elevates region

Forward thinking superintendent’s quiet sacrifice greeted with loud cheers

Gov. Brown frank about challenges ahead for CA

Fixing California strikes a chord at Central Valley Hispanic Chamber event

At Fresno redistricting hearing, some express fears of diluted representation

Questions of equity and other pitfalls at Central Valley Roundtable

Forward Thinker Karin Wang dedicates her life to helping disenfranchised communities

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