Blog & News

California Water: A complex resource to manage
150 150 Niki Woodard

Water is arguably the most indispensable pillar of the state’s economy. It’s also one of the most contentious, largely because it’s so darn erratic.

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California Water Wars: The View from the Mountains
150 150 Justin Ewers

Voice of California’s rural north often lost in discussion of vital resource

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Online voter registration a reality today in California
150 150 Christopher Nelson

California is making the foray into the world of online voter registration. It’s not voting…but it’s a definite step in the right direction and will absolutely remove barriers for many to participate in the democratic process

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Governor signs bill improving California redistricting process
150 150 Alexandra Bjerg

This November many Californians find themselves in new assembly, senate, and congressional districts. As a result of the passage of Prop 11 in 2008 and Prop 20 in 2010, the power to draw legislative and congressional boundaries was taken out of the hands of the legislature and given to an independent 14-member panel known as the Citizens Redistricting Commission (CRC).

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Weekend Warrior: CAFwd newsletter kicks off in style
150 150 Christopher Nelson

We wrap up the week for you with a few bullet points for Saturday reading.

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An introduction: Michael G. Santos returns to society
150 150 Michael G. Santos

Twenty five years ago, Michael G. Santos was convicted for trafficking cocaine. He reformed himself in prison and because of realignment, is able to spend the final year of his sentence in a halfway house in San Francisco. Here is the start of his story.

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