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Senators go back to school for class on California education
150 150 Cheryl Getuiza

Third of state Senate visits Long Beach to study linked learning efforts

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Chico latest California city to restructure in deficit fight
150 150 Alexandra Bjerg

Restructuring may be hard, but Stockton and San Bernardino would argue that bankruptcy is harder.

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CEQA Roundup: Debate resets with Jerry Hill appointment
150 150 Justin Ewers

What new environmental chair means to CEQA reform

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Video: CEQA lawsuit puts brakes on Sacramento Railyards project
150 150 Cheryl Getuiza

Construction idles for 6 years while competitor & union challenge development

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Off-year election fatigue in California: myth or legitimate affliction?
150 150 Alexandra Bjerg

More than a quarter of California cities hold their municipal elections in off-cycles or off-years, meaning they don’t coincide with state and federal elections in June and November of even-numbered years. As a result, citizens in city of Los Angeles, for example, essentially suffer through a perpetual election season.

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Getting startup money a problem for many, especially the farmer
150 150 Alexandra Bjerg

Nonprofit offers small farm loans & entry into California’s agriculture economy

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