First Take On The Election

Unlike what happened in 2010, the great Republican tide of 2014 seems not to have stopped at the Sierras.  While it will take awhile to get all the votes in, it looks like California Republicans may actually makes some gains in this election. The best news is that GOP State Sen. Andy Vidak seems to have […]

The Democratic Wall in CA has Leaks

The Republican election day tide which saw a gain of 7 senate seats, 13 House seats and 3 governorships across the nation banged into the Sierra Nevada wall that has often separated California metaphorically from the rest of the country with Democrats once again sweeping all the statewide offices. But this time there were leaks […]

How Recruiters Can Help Your Current (or Future) Job Search in California

(This is one of an occasional Fox & Hounds series on employment counselors, coaches, and recruiters in California, and their advice for job seekers). Employment recruiters in California, like staffing company professionals, offer us valuable insights into the state’s labor markets. They are on top of who is hiring and what jobs they’re hiring for […]

When 82 Percent Voter Turnout Isn’t Good Enough

Election Participation in My Swedish City Could Crush Any Town in America. But We Decided There Was More to Be Done. I did not receive the warmest welcome from my colleagues four years ago, at my very first meeting of the Falun Election Commission. In fact, most members of the authority in Falun, the Swedish […]