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Raising the bar and setting expectations for California higher education
 150 150 Stephen Reed
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Concern increases daily among soon-to-be high school graduates, their parents, the more than 670,000 current University of California and California State University students, and millions of Californians, as they watch…

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2011 Bay Area economy: Glimmers amid gloom
 150 150 Jonathan Weber
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As we wrap up 2010 and prepare to enter 2011, The Bay Citizen’s Jonathan Weber breaks down the good and the bad for the Bay Area (and California) economy.

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Happy Holidays from CA FWD!
 150 150 Gina Baleria
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2010 has brought with it some exciting and real steps toward repairing our broken government – from the top two open primary to a reaffirmation of redistricting. We look forward to continuing down the path to a shinier Golden State in 2011 – with your help, your ideas, and your support.

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Despite fee hikes, UC still cheaper than prison
 150 150 Lance Williams
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Even with the latest tuition increase, a year at Cal is still cheaper than a year at San Quentin.

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No change in number of CA Congressional seats
 150 150 Armando Botello II
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The California Citizens Redistricting Commission now knows exactly how many Congressional districts it will need to draw.

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CA Fwd’s Bob Hertzberg discusses governance and reform
 150 150 Gina Baleria
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The future of reform in California was the primary focus of a special panel at the “California’s Future” conference, hosted by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC)…

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$10,000: One man’s repayment for CA unemployment benefits
 150 150 Marisa Lagos
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Just in time for the holidays comes this story of a former Californian who wanted to show his appreciation to the Golden State for helping get him through a hard time…

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Redistricting panel chosen
 150 150 Malka Kopell
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The original eight members of the Citizens Redistricting Commission have now selected the remaining six commissioners…

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California Supreme Court won’t block Proposition 14
 150 150 Bob Egelko
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Today it was announced that the California Supreme Court has decided not to hear a request to block the state’s new election process.

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