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Reviving California begins with conversation
 150 150 John Guenther
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Hundreds of Californians came together via Skype and in person on Thursday night to discuss our state’s future at the third annual Reviving CA Summit. Nearly every participant agreed that California must begin to deal with the structural challenges we face.

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Local communities inspire & make change through healthy living
 150 150 Cheryl Getuiza
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For some, it’s an inner struggle during mealtimes—should I have the shake and fries or a green salad?

It’s a decision the Beach Cities Health District hopes to make easier.

The organization has a renewed mission: improve the health of the entire region—Manhattan, Hermosa and Redondo Beaches-over a three year period by transforming schools, workplaces and homes.

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Forward Thinker Kathay Feng reinvigorates citizens to participate in democracy
 150 150 Cheryl Getuiza
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California Forward has named Kathay Feng as a Forward Thinker for her role in Proposition 11—authorizing the formation of the California Citizens Redistricting Commission to redraw legislative lines.

Kathay Feng has spent most of her life on election reform—making sure every person’s voice is represented and heard at the polls.

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Governor could improve voters’ trust in government
 150 150 David Davenport & Lenny Mendonca
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Gov. Jerry Brown says he has 600 bills on his desk, but many he will not sign because “there’s not 600 problems that we need those solutions for.” We suggest he locate and sign two bills, SB14 and SB15, that help solve two of his biggest problems: the annual budget mess and the lack of public trust in Sacramento’s leadership, which voters say are closely linked.

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Lively discussion marks 100th anniversary of CA direct democracy
 150 150 Kim Alexander
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We are rapidly approaching the 100 year anniversary of the California initiative process, an occasion celebrated by some and scorned by others. The centennial of the Golden State’s system of direct democracy is provoking many to rethink this process and consider whether it needs an upgrade.

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