Blog & News

Are California Millennials ready to rock?
150 150 Caroline Vance

“Print, sign, mail” may become a mantra of the past if Secretary of State Debra Bowen stays on target to have Online Voter Registration (OVR) up and running this September

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High-Speed Rail: Back on track?
150 150 Niki Woodard

High speed rail is on the move again, but its destination is as undetermined as the sources of funding that will carry it through

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Let the Water Wars begin
150 150 Cheryl Getuiza

A true hot button issue in CA just got a new plan to debate

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Public safety realignment: A very early report card
150 150 Ed Coghlan

Realignment is about trying something different, trying to get the best results at the best price and ignoring the need for instant gratification.

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California’s troubled cities need swift action now
150 150 Victor Abalos

As more and more local governments are caught up in their own dysfunction, the City of Bell has gone from posterboy of everything wrong to beacon of hope.

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In tough budget times, should our leaders lead by example?
150 150 Cheryl Getuiza

We’ve seen it happen elsewhere recently, and despite there being solid pros and cons, can elected leaders really justify high pay or pay raises to their constituents?

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Orange County’s hiring rate is accelerating
150 150 Cheryl Getuiza

You may want to start looking for jobs in Orange County.

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