News in 200712/7/07The Board of Common Sense California is pleased to announce the awarding of a $25,000.00 grant to the Threshold 2008 project in San Mateo County. Begun over five years ago by a group of civic leaders, Threshold 2008 has promoted citizen engagement as a means of solving the area’s shortage in affordable housing. More here. 10/12-13/07The Common Sense California Board/Advisory Retreat in Los Angeles results in a new task force structure and the addition of two new Board Members. More here. 8/11/07Thousands of Californians gathered to participate in one of the largest citizen engagement events in the history of the state: CaliforniaSpeaks. Made possible through the work of Common Sense California, Californians met throughout the state to deliberate over the several healthcare reform proposals that are currently before the State Legislature. Learn more about this historic day. 8/1/07Common Sense California opens its offices on the campus of Pepperdine's School of Public Policy. Please find our new contact information here. 8/1/07Common Sense California announces the hiring of Pete Peterson as CSC’s first Executive Director. More here. 6/11/07Common Sense California announces the receipt of a major grant from The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. More here. 2/23-4/07Common Sense California hosts the “Deliberative Democracy in California” conference in Malibu. 
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