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March 21, 2014 In June 2013, Marybel Batjer was appointed the first Secretary of California’s California Government Operations Agency (CalGovOps). The newly formed agency administers state operations including procurement, real estate, information technology, and human resources. Secretary Batjer’s public service career includes senior leadership posts in the executive branches of two state governments, as well […]

July 25, 2011  By Bob Graves From his early founding of the Santa Monica BayKeeper in 1993, to his seminal work as chief policy advisor to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Terry Tamminen has developed expertise in business, farming, education, non-profits, the environment, the arts, and government. During his service in state government, he was the architect

August 16, 2014 By Carl Smith For decades, Dr. Tony Knight of the Oak Park Unified School District has remained focused on implementing curriculum and facility programs that create healthy learning environments and help students gain first-hand knowledge of the power of individual action. The district efforts have set the pace for efforts other schools

October 27, 2014 By Carl Smith California State Senator Fran Pavley has focused on energy and environmental issues throughout her career as a legislator. In 2002, she authored a law limiting greenhouse gas emissions from new cars and light trucks, creating the model for today’s national standards.  In 2006, she authored the landmark Assembly Bill