Category Archives: Blog
Public appreciates forum on sticky topic
As they face the challenge of sustaining delivery of vital services with less funds, many city managers are looking at the option of sharing services Read More
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How are you celebrating today’s anniversary?
On October 10, 1911 – 100 years ago today – California held a special election to consider a variety of political reforms such as: Should Read More
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Meet the Neighbors
CKG Associate Mony Flores-Bauer shared this update: My husband and I hosted our neighborhood’s “National Night Out” on August 2nd. It’s been our pleasure to organize and Read More
Posted in Blog, Community Energy, front-page, Meet the Public
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First Impressions of a Public Hearing
This spring and summer, our colleague Emily Thompson provided invaluable support — especially on the new videos and bi-lingual interviews – before she went back Read More
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Inspiring Community Interview
Beatriz Garcia, community leader in Novato, CA, talks about her transformation from isolation to engagement, and how her library-based literacy program helped. I wasn’t happy Read More
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Hybrid Humans
Some of you may have read Richard Louv’s earlier book Last Child in the Woods where he introduced the concept of “nature deficit disorder” that Read More
Posted in Blog, front-page, Planet and People
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Organizing Parent Leaders in Richmond, CA from New America Media
Organizing Parent Leaders in Richmond, CA from New America Media on Vimeo.
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Omar Ahmad: Political change with pen and paper
Politicians are strange creatures, says politician Omar Ahmad. And the best way to engage them on your pet issue is a monthly handwritten letter. Ahmad Read More
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Dave Meslin: The antidote to apathy
Local politics — schools, zoning, council elections — hit us where we live. So why don’t more of us actually get involved? Is it apathy? Read More
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HUD from New America Media
A video examining issues surrounding Housing and Urban Development in California. HUD from New America Media on Vimeo.
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