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VIDEO: How California can be smarter in managing its water

What's next in water innovations that could help the state's regions manage water for a more sustainable future

California election leaders stay focused on reform in politically charged era

Future of California Elections coalition gathered to talk big changes ahead in how California votes

VIDEO: Why California housing fix needs to go big to make a difference

To address poverty and meet climate goals and prevent lost economic activity, state needs comprehensive housing plan

VIDEO: James Fallows on America’s split image of itself

Touring country by small plane, author finds many hold grim view of nation but are optimistic about their community

VIDEO: Ann Ravel decries dysfunction & gridlock in federal government

CA Fwd talks future of political reform with political watchdog commissioner who submitted resignation this week

Storms put dent in drought but not the need to restore California’s water balance

Recent rains have been good news for state's water reserves but op-ed argues for more sustainable water management

VIDEO: Community Colleges aim to better prepare California millennials for today’s economy

For many in the millennial generation, the American Dream looks more like a distant concept. To address current economic realities, the new chancellor of the California Community Colleges, himself a product of the Colleges, says the state's higher education systems must equip students with new skills even he didn't have upon graduating. Although the millennial…

VIDEO: California Economic Summit earns high marks for its priorities and broad coalition

Public and private leaders from all over the state say the Summit is addressing the right challenges

Edited: California Economic Summit aims to restore upward mobility

Watch highlights from the 2016 Summit which drew more than 500 Californians to refine a roadmap to shared prosperity

Eloy Oakley named chancellor of the California Community Colleges system

(Photo Credit: Violeta Vaqueiro) Originally published on CAeconomy.org The California Community Colleges Board of Governors announced their unanimous decision to select Eloy Ortiz Oakley as the next Chancellor of the state's community college system. Oakley, currently the superintendent-president of the Long Beach Community College District, will become the first Latino to serve as chancellor of…