The state’s new digital deliberation platform, modeled by a Taiwanese champion of democracy, is meant to fight polarization with conversation.
In a time of unprecedented polarization, Braver Angels encourages citizens to do something completely revolutionary: listen to each other.
SC Vice Mayor Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson on centering health in policy making, and her path to politics.
Recent votes to give California's mayors and council members pay raises have led to criticism. Is it justified?
The most populous state in the union has the largest public education system. We explain how it works.
What does it mean when firefighters call a fire "contained?" Here's a brief guide to commonly used fire prevention terminology.
Founded as a business organization in 1915, the Kiwanis Club now serves millions of children worldwide.
In the wake of the First World War, a group of business leaders built an international organization of more than 1,000 local service clubs in less than a decade. It has grown to be one of the biggest philanthropic organizations …
What happens when a 19th century drinking club becomes an enduring force for good? We explain.
Seacliff State Beach was obliterated by storms in 2023. California State Parks is mobilizing the public to reimagine its future.
Thousands of square miles of ocean and coastal habitat are now preserved for future generations.
The organization responsible for the GI Bill and Veterans Day continues to help service members, veterans, and their families.
The first service club is over 100 years old and still doing good in the world.
Municipal bonds fund water systems, school buildings, parks, police stations and other public projects that require voter-approved money.
The decades of work to win the right to vote for women was only the beginning.
In more than 30 states, it’s harder than ever to vote this year. But in California, it’s never been easier.
Making a better world for women and preparing women to make a better world.
The legacy of ‘service clubs’ such as Soroptomists and Rotary lives on in a new generation of social clubs and volunteer organizations.
Learn what's getting into Californians’ lungs and why it matters.
The total combined revenues and expenditures of California's 58 counties are astronomical. And getting astronomicaler every year.
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