California Forward
Creating holistic approaches, taxing the Internet, and constructing vibrant cities – those are just some ideas that a group of Santa Clara County leaders say could become reality through cohesive government restructuring.
read moreMore than 150 people packed a hearing in Fresno on Thursday to dissect proposed boundaries for California’s congressional and state legislative districts. Many speakers expressed concerns about mismatched mergers and diluted representation.
read moreThis weekend, California Forward will co-sponsor an unprecedented effort in the state to bring voters together and delve into the issues plaguing our state in the first ever California Deliberative Poll. Poll creator James Fishkin discusses why it’s so critical to the state’s future.
read moreThroughout the month of June, Community Television of Santa Cruz County is airing a special CA Fwd dialogue on state government restructuring.
read moreThe California Senate has voted down a plan to extend existing tax hikes for a year, based on united Republican opposition. This, as the deadline to pass a balanced budget moves ever closer. It is now just two days away on June 15.
read moreOn June 24, hundreds of Californians from all over the state will converge on Torrance, CA for a three-day in-depth discussion on the best ways to get our state back on track and ensure a stronger future. California Forward Deputy Director Zabrae Valentine tells us more.
read moreOne of the ways newspapers learn more about major issues and complex subjects – in an effort to better serve readers – is by engaging in an in-depth informal conversation with people who are working hard on that subject or issue. This is the editorial board.
read moreA lively, engaged, passionate group of people from government, nonprofits, and education sat down together in San Francisco last week to delve into the pros and cons of restructuring California’s broken governance system.
read moreWow, what a day – Latino Advocacy Day. California Forward, NCLR, CABE, senators, council members, teachers, administrators, board members, parents, students, committed citizens and me – coming together to realize the power of one – we created one voice!
read more