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December 18, 2012 at 02:32 PM
Preventing Gun Violence Through Technology
A fix that could have saved lives -- and it's not too late.
December 17, 2012 at 12:17 PM
Will Proposition 39 Finally Jump Start Green Jobs in California?
There are reasons to think that Proposition 39, approved last month by voters, may well spur sustainable job creation in energy efficiency and perhaps alternative energy production.
December 17, 2012 at 10:59 AM
Can private philanthropy revitalize a community?
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Linda Resnick, vice-chair of Roll Global, helped a community in CA's central valley revitalize parks and provide new opportunities.
December 14, 2012 at 10:55 AM
Infrastructure's Last Mile
Now is a good time for the public and private sectors to come together to take a hard look at the California infrastructure investment landscape.
December 10, 2012 at 01:15 PM
Monti’s Resignation Redraws Attention to Eurozone Crisis
What does the resignation of Italian PM mean for the future of the Eurozone?
December 07, 2012 at 11:00 AM
Growing Older in the Job Market
How can older workers find opportunities? We find sources of help and solid advice.
December 06, 2012 at 05:19 PM
Are Things Really That Bad?
These are remarkable times. And, it could just be that the world has not lost its way, but is in the midst of finding it. Just ask Curiosity. Or check out a map of your DNA.
December 05, 2012 at 04:38 PM
Echo boomers add to housing demand in California
Demographic trends make California's real estate recovery brighter than the nation's average.
November 30, 2012 at 10:14 AM
Greece: Kicking the can down the road once more
Greece still has a long way to go...
November 20, 2012 at 04:13 PM
Hearts on Fire Forum- Poverty: Remembering the Customer
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When it comes to ending poverty, do big institutions really "remember the customer"?
November 20, 2012 at 03:30 PM
Hearts on Fire: Leila's Story
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When Leila received a college scholarship from an oil company, she decided to travel to the developing world and see what good she could bring.
November 20, 2012 at 02:01 PM
Hearts on Fire: Susana's Story
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Susana De Anda has worked for the people in the Central Valley of California advocating for clean water.
November 19, 2012 at 08:46 PM
A conversation with California leaders
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Personal passions merge with strategic interests to help improve opportunity for Californians
November 16, 2012 at 04:59 PM
The energy independence chimera
With all this surplus oil in the U.S., maybe it's time to trade in the Pruis and enjoy the spaciousness of an Escalade.
November 16, 2012 at 01:57 PM
IPOs, past and present
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Tech companies have done a lot of growing up since the dotcom boom days, panelists say
November 16, 2012 at 09:58 AM
Will aerospace rise again?
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Industry leaders feel neglected and overlooked in California, panelists say.
November 15, 2012 at 05:15 PM
A framework for trade
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California must invest in transportation infrastructure, politics notwithstanding
November 15, 2012 at 04:41 PM
How intelligent is your garage?
Appetite for smart car technology demands more from aging power grid.
November 15, 2012 at 04:16 PM
The innovation economy
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Melissa Bauman
Prominent Californians say state excels at innovation and must bolster education to continue.
November 15, 2012 at 02:53 PM
Filling the human capital pipeline
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Expanded corporate role in public education advocated to deal with talent shortages.
November 15, 2012 at 02:29 PM
California agriculture ripe for innovation
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Water is just one of the challenges facing the state's farmers.
November 15, 2012 at 02:25 PM
Housing is back
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Real estate panelist: "In Silicon Valley, it looks like 2005 all over again."
November 15, 2012 at 02:23 PM
Beyond pensions and prisons
Posted by
Melissa Bauman
Panelists discuss remedies for state's financial woes
November 15, 2012 at 02:13 PM
Employment won't match peak until 2015, DeVol says
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Melissa Bauman
Employers are hiring, and joblessness is on the decline. But we're a long way from 15.2 million workers.
November 06, 2012 at 11:53 AM
Looking Forward: Post Election Issues
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What are the most urgent issues that need to be addressed by the next Congress and President?