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CALPIRG transparency report raises broader questions on public access
 150 150 Robb Korinke
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Last week CALPIRG released a new report on Transparency in City Spending, evaluating transparency efforts in 30 of the nation’s most populous cities.

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There’s a better way than CEQA: Urban Planner’s Perspective
 150 150 Justin Ewers
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The California environmental law causes urban sprawl, says planning leader

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The San Joaquin Valley’s response to the Governor’s budget
 150 150 Niki Woodard
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In effect, the sentiment can be surmised as one of pleasant surprise, somewhere along the lines of “wow, I’m sure glad I didn’t place a bet on that one.”

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Cleantech cleans up in Sacramento as revenues continue to grow
 150 150 Cheryl Getuiza
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Capital region has record cleantech jobs year in effort to build cluster

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New California Senate Bill 113 would encourage teen voter pre-registration
 150 150 Alexandra Bjerg
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The legislation, introduced by Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara), hopes to encourage teens applying for their learner’s permit or driver’s license at the DMV to pre-register to vote.

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Lakewood organization demands transparency, accountability from local elected leaders
 150 150 Cheryl Getuiza
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When we hear about citizens taking action, we want to share their efforts. The Lakewood Accountability Action Group is a nonprofit “holding elected officials accountable for their action or inaction.”

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Report highlights fixes to complex issues across California
 150 150 Bill Mueller, Chair, California Stewardship Network
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From Latino achievement to Smart Energy, these solutions stand out

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