California Forward
Zero net energy development close to BART coming to an Alameda County that faces severe shortage of affordable housing units
read moreLow-income families and first-time homebuyers work together to construct their own affordable houses
read moreRegion lacks housing funds for growing group with distinct needs
read moreLoss of housing funds combined with increasing costs forcing San Diegans to spend more income on rent.
read moreHousing costs in Los Angeles region place growing strain on low-income earners and the livability of SoCal communities.
read moreMost low-income families in Riverside and San Bernardino counties are spending more than 50 percent of income on rent.
read moreAs voters increasingly register No Party Preference, experts say major parties will need to evaluate how to campaign and engage with citizens in less traditional ways.
read morePredicted population trends will result in more eligible Latinos and Asian Americans in California, but if voter turnout percentages remain at low levels, the groups will remain under-represented in the political process.
read moreWhile city governments are increasingly making their data open, the standards of data quality and leadership dedicated to initiatives are often all over the map, says a new report from USC.
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