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The Inland Empire: A Region on the Rise

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By: Patrick Atwater

June 28, 2021

The region grew as an affordable alternative to L.A. and a logistics hub but lags behind on educational attainment

Permanently affordable homes built as a model of affordability in high-cost region

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By: John Guenther

June 23, 2021

Sonoma County housing project uses innovative funding model

Teacher inspires students through real-world projects and cutting-edge tech

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By: Ed Coghlan

June 22, 2021

Ventura County teacher uses 3D printers, lasers and other tools to reach students in his STEM classes

PolicyWise Episode 23: Creating an Economic Safety Floor with Former Mayor of Stockton Michael Tubbs

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By: Nadine Ono

June 16, 2021

This week’s episode highlights bringing the youth voice directly to the decision-making table and Tubbs’ guaranteed income program

California Has a Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity to Close the Digital Divide

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By: John Guenther

June 15, 2021

Local & State Leaders from Across California Call for Immediate Approval of Governor Newsom’s $7 Billion Broadband Infrastructure Plan

Forward Thinker: Fresno’s Thomas Esqueda Aims to Build More Inclusive Path for the City

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By: Nadine Ono

June 15, 2021

CA FWD CEO Micah Weinberg interviews the city manager who made reinvesting in underserved communities and reimagining Fresno his mission

Project to get masks to small businesses and farmworkers holds lessons for California’s future

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By: John Guenther

June 10, 2021

Regional collaboration to distribute masks and hand sanitizer filled gaps during tough pandemic months

Californians Can’t Wait: Growing Statewide Coalition Calls for Immediate Investment in Broadband

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By: John Guenther

June 10, 2021

A statewide cross-sector coalition is supporting plan to use federal and state funding to build digital infrastructure more quickly

Robust economy and climate goals can go hand in hand

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By: Jennifer Haley and Micah Weinberg

June 9, 2021

To put California on a path to a carbon neutral economy, Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing a $750 million Community Economic Resilience Fund

Blog & News

The Inland Empire: A Region on the Rise

Permanently affordable homes built as a model of affordability in high-cost region

Teacher inspires students through real-world projects and cutting-edge tech

PolicyWise Episode 23: Creating an Economic Safety Floor with Former Mayor of Stockton Michael Tubbs

California Has a Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity to Close the Digital Divide

Forward Thinker: Fresno’s Thomas Esqueda Aims to Build More Inclusive Path for the City

Project to get masks to small businesses and farmworkers holds lessons for California’s future

Californians Can’t Wait: Growing Statewide Coalition Calls for Immediate Investment in Broadband

Robust economy and climate goals can go hand in hand

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