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Hunting the Elusive Benefit Package
The endangered defined benefit plan nears extinction
While much of the local and national talk around pension reform is directed at public employees, the biggest current changes are occurring in the private sector.
States move to keep workers’ social media passwords away from the boss
States move to keep workers' social media passwords away from the boss
For Tanna Klima, accepting a job applicant's resume automatically ensures a few things will follow.
Brown has Golden State thinking big even in tough times
Brown has Golden State thinking big even in tough times
During the 30-plus years Barbara O'Connor has known California Gov. Jerry Brown (D), she says the man once derided as "Gov.
Will pension reform save California cities from themselves?
Will pension reform save California cities from themselves?
California Gov. Jerry Brown (D) made public employee pension reform a benchmark of his 2012 agenda.
Reformation Nation
Reformation Nation
The pros, cons and political climate of federal health care reform
This is the first in a four-part series on federal health care reform.
Changing Tide
Changing Tide
Turf and money battles continue over California water reform
It’s been about 20 months since lawmakers and former Gov.
Water Wise Man
Water Wise Man
Engineer David Ford on giving unpopular answers
to a flood of questions
Being the bearer of unwelcome news rarely makes you the most popular person in town, particularly when it comes to flood control.
Free Fallin’
Free Fallin’
A former treasurer reflects on the Great Recession
Former California State Treasurer Phil Angelides was tapped in 2009 to chair the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission, a 10-member commission that Congress tasked with determining the causes of the Great