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Taking year-end inventory of government transparency in California
 150 150 Christopher Nelson
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Looking back over the past year, the citizenry of California scored some wins in government accountability with upgrades like citizen redistricting and online voter registration. But the halls of state government are still being obscured by dark campaign money and shady legislating, such as the infamous gut-and-amend. Will 2013 be the Year of Transparency?

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Video: California’s economic development director on fiscal cliff
 150 150 John Guenther
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GO-Biz’s Rajan talks about what California can do to combat uncertainty

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How will CEQA changes modernize the California economy?
 150 150 Ed Coghlan
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As we approach year’s end, the news about the California economy is less gloomy than it was a year ago. A look at some recent reporting shows a mixed bag, but with the trends in the right direction.

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California jobs picture mixed; CEQA modernization next year?
 150 150 Ed Coghlan
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Another look at California’s jobs news & looking ahead to next year

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California economy unwraps gifts of good & bad job news
 150 150 John Guenther
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Rundown of economic stories while we wait find out what’s in fiscal cliff box

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Surprising lack of female candidates in LA’s 2013 field
 150 150 Cheryl Getuiza
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Los Angeles is heating up for the 2013 election with the field set for the mayor, city attorney, controller and eight city council races. Out of 57 candidates, there are only 10 females.

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Educational innovation wins California rural town top honors
 150 150 Niki Woodard
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Best known for producing olives, Lindsay is a small town in the southern San Joaquin Valley that is receiving national attention for its progressive education system.

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Riverside opens gift of new distribution center
 150 150 Cheryl Getuiza
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City’s strategic plan helps land online retailer opening up shop in town

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California unemployment dips below 10 percent
 150 150 Cheryl Getuiza
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Good news statewide, but Orange County doing the best

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