California Forward
We have a serious backlog in funding needed infrastructure projects in California—many of which, the state’s water infrastructure, in particular, are paid for with user fees.
read moreWhile we judge the progress of the Legislature based on how effective they were at creating more middle class jobs and promoting cost-effective public services, we wanted to know what regular Californians like you thought
read moreAchieving such a transformation is not an easy task when you are faced with government information that is relatively manageable in size, but often overwhelmingly complex.
read moreThe City can now brag that the San Francisco Police Department is the first in the state to use technology to improve public safety with JusticeMobile, a mobile application.
read moreAt least one person, in city hall, vows to make some changes that will allow local government to work more efficiently while bringing the data closer to its residents.
read moreThis week Gov. Jerry Brown signed several bills into law that bolstered the state government’s transparency and accountability to its constituents.
read moreA set of laws enforced by the Federal Trade Commission protects consumers from false or deceptive advertising. Shouldn’t voters be protected from misleading advertising too?
read moreIn a move to boost accountability, transparency, and engagement, Los Angeles councilmember Bob Blumenfield introduced a measure that would enable citizens to use video-conferencing technology to participate in meetings remotely.
read moreIn June, California Forward first shared a story about the Friends of Cardiff and Carlsbad State Beaches’ (FCCSB) aggressive campaign to raise money to restore nine bluff side staircases. The non-profit is more than happy to report that it surpassed its goal of $40,000 just in the first few months.
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