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New Training Resources for CPUC Engagement on Broadband – and Beyond

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By: CA FWD

March 11, 2025

In partnership with two experienced digital equity groups, CA FWD recently presented online training sessions to help communities engage around broadband issues.

Moving to Action: How the Young Leaders Advisory Council is Working to Inspire Change

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By: Young Leaders Advisory Council

May 13, 2024

CA FWD’s Young Leaders Advisory Council (YLAC) publishes their annual Call to Action!

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The Digital Divide’s Impact on Youth

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By: Young Leaders Advisory Council

April 9, 2024

The importance of broadband is one of the foundational pieces of infrastructure for 21st century California—potential policy changes lay the groundwork for closing the digital divide for good.

Closing California’s Digital Divide through Collective Action

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By: Deb Kollars

October 18, 2022

Although broadband access has expanded significant gaps persist across all regions

State Launches Broadband Portal and Roundtable Gatherings

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By: Deb Kollars

May 4, 2022

California created an online portal and series of virtual roundtables to provide information on efforts to expand broadband access

Accessible housing and broadband make up a cornerstone of California region’s equity plan

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By: Nadine Ono

March 3, 2022

Salinas Valley blueprint aims to create the housing and infrastructure needed for successful neighborhoods

Candid Conversation on Broadband Highlights Need for Collaboration to Deliver on New Influx of Funding

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By: Deb Kollars

February 3, 2022

Recent state and federal investments will require an unprecedented level of cooperation in California

Closing Broadband Gaps Remains Critical, With or Without a Pandemic

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By: John Guenther

January 19, 2022

How California is working to close both urban and rural digital divides

Young Leaders Collaborate to Envision Broadband for All in California

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By: Sauntharya Manikandan and Maxwell Johnson

December 20, 2021

CA FWD Young Leaders Advisory Council partners with NEO Connect to increase access to broadband in the Central Sierra

Broadband

New Training Resources for CPUC Engagement on Broadband – and Beyond

Moving to Action: How the Young Leaders Advisory Council is Working to Inspire Change

The Digital Divide’s Impact on Youth

Closing California’s Digital Divide through Collective Action

State Launches Broadband Portal and Roundtable Gatherings

Accessible housing and broadband make up a cornerstone of California region’s equity plan

Candid Conversation on Broadband Highlights Need for Collaboration to Deliver on New Influx of Funding

Closing Broadband Gaps Remains Critical, With or Without a Pandemic

Young Leaders Collaborate to Envision Broadband for All in California

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