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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.

Education opens doors for Millennials to succeed and give back

https://cafwd.org/wp-content/themes/osmosis/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Caroline Vance Caroline Vance https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0b02c36f5dfe6f08d769350f0147d8c43c7df6abfb9b1aa6770f28ceae378a12?s=96&d=mm&r=g August 2, 2011 October 16, 2020

By: Caroline Vance

August 2, 2011

College students from all over Northern California brought their passion, energy, and ideas to Mobilize.org’s Target 2020 California Leadership Seminar, with the hope of making access to higher education more of a reality for all young people.

Citizen involvement critical in challenging times

https://cafwd.org/wp-content/themes/osmosis/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Deborah Nankivell Deborah Nankivell https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/b89195cf59314a03361a810d67b0fb52df543b7b26bbe208d1dea17458282579?s=96&d=mm&r=g July 25, 2011 October 16, 2020

By: Deborah Nankivell

July 25, 2011

As a transplanted Minnesotan, I have considered it a privilege to live in what I thought was the Golden State, a place of rich diversity, inspiring creativity and incredible beauty. However, as I have lived in the San Joaquin Valley, I have been shocked to find levels of poverty mirroring the Third World and a California culture so fragmented I had to wonder if the principles laid out in the founding documents made it to the West Coast.

LA mid-year economic forecast shows modest recovery

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By: Cheryl Getuiza

July 22, 2011

A mid-year economic forecast from the LA Economic Development Corporation shows a moderate recovery for the region, but other California regional economies are still struggling.

Spirit of ’76 alive in reform movement

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By: Fred Keeley

July 5, 2011

Californians have just moved through two important dates: the end of the fiscal year, and the 4th of July weekend. For fiscal and policy nerds like me, it makes sense to pause for a moment and reflect on â€œwhat condition our condition is in.â€

Deliberative Poll shows support for restructuring and two-year budgets

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By: Gina Baleria

June 30, 2011

Increased support for longer legislative terms and a move toward local governance were some of the highlights of California’s first ever Deliberative Poll, which occurred from June 24-26 in Torrance.

Inside Napa County: Local leaders gather with an eye on transparency and accountability

https://cafwd.org/wp-content/themes/osmosis/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Stacy Danielson Stacy Danielson https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f772db2d21bf9ddfdad533a0cf46a1073bc6f68f3f370c69a9421129858ccae4?s=96&d=mm&r=g June 29, 2011 October 16, 2020

By: Stacy Danielson

June 29, 2011

Accountability and transparency took center stage on Monday, as local leaders in Napa County came together to collaborate on ways to fix the way the state is run.

Combining services the focus of Fremont restructuring workshop

https://cafwd.org/wp-content/themes/osmosis/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Megan Goldsby Megan Goldsby https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fe2a5cc86fbebf7a5c81713d9155dccfa6bc50e94786a7b39cd632e470b8fc67?s=96&d=mm&r=g June 28, 2011 October 16, 2020

By: Megan Goldsby

June 28, 2011

Collaboration was the word of the day at a Monday meeting of Alameda leaders who gathered to weigh in on how California Forward’s proposed realignment plan could work within the East Bay county. Many in the group of around 30 had attended a workshop on this topic in the past and were now back to focus in on specifically how the plan could be implemented.

After CA’s first ever Deliberative Poll, participants want to be more involved

https://cafwd.org/wp-content/themes/osmosis/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Agustin Gurza Agustin Gurza https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/dd8df9540903f0b03e5c3a45650fcd7e2ad2ba654e67ff11c9ffcfd07af718d6?s=96&d=mm&r=g June 28, 2011 October 16, 2020

By: Agustin Gurza

June 28, 2011

Dubbed “The Fabulous 400” by Deliberative Poll project co-chair David Davenport, participants of the survey project wrapped up nearly three days of discussions Sunday afternoon in Torrance and headed back to their respective homes; tired but inspired.

Civic Engagement

Fixing California strikes a chord at Central Valley Hispanic Chamber event

Education opens doors for Millennials to succeed and give back

Citizen involvement critical in challenging times

LA mid-year economic forecast shows modest recovery

Spirit of ’76 alive in reform movement

Deliberative Poll shows support for restructuring and two-year budgets

Inside Napa County: Local leaders gather with an eye on transparency and accountability

Combining services the focus of Fremont restructuring workshop

After CA’s first ever Deliberative Poll, participants want to be more involved

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