California Forward
Fernando Jara knows what second chances are all about. He’s a high school dropout and at age 17 was already on parole. But, members of the community gave him a structure and path, allowing him to contribute positively.
read moreThe 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.
read moreNo birthday candles or cake, but there were a few fireworks at the 100th Anniversary Celebration of California’s Initiative & Referendum hosted by the Citizens in Charge Foundation and co-sponsored by California Forward and the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.
read moreA 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 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 moreA new poll on California’s historic redistricting process finds that a good number of people think the process was fair and open.
read moreSan Diego’s politics-themed festival, PolitiFest, was a big hit on Saturday, drawing hundreds of southern Californians and their families to learn about government and community-based organizations.
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