Californians

New report shows women are underrepresented in local California government
150 150 Michelle Bergmann

Despite comprising nearly half of the population and workforce, women occupy less than a third of local government seats in the Golden State

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Reader Poll: Millennials optimistic about future but down on present economy
150 150 John Guenther

The biggest, most diverse generation has witnessed the boom and bust of recent years. Not surprisingly, they’re worried about their economic future. An economic summit in Los Angeles this week looked to start a conversation on making a difference in that outlook.

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Latino Millennials are an expanding and influential voter demo
150 150 Nadine Ono

Hispanic Millennials make up about seven percent of California’s voting population and are influential both for their own numbers and how they also provide information to older generations

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California voter turnout will depend on educating unaffiliated Millennials
150 150 Nadine Ono

The millennial generation increasingly has identifies as “no party preference” and votes less than other generations. That means voter turnout will increasingly rely on getting more voter information to that population.

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