This thesis investigates implementation of the California Case Management System (CCMS) in Sacramento County. CCMS is the information technology system used by California courts, and is funded through the Trial Court Funding Act of 1997 and the Trial . . .

This thesis explores public policies that have the potential to meet the 20% statewide edible food recovery mandates of SB 1383. This policy became law in 2016 as part of a broader effort to curb methane emissions, of which about a fifth is attributab . . .

Receiving student financial aid in the form of grants, loans, and work-study increases college access for students planning to attend a college or university. Early on, California made a commitment to make sure the University of California (UC) was ac . . .

For this thesis, I explore how Local Control Action Plans (LCAPs), under the Local Control Funding Formula, follow established administrative theory on strategic planning while also raising questions about how districts develop LCAPs. To explore these . . .

On January 31, 2018, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors (Board), during a workshop, focused its attention on retail shopping centers experiencing chronic vacancies. In 2017, another major big-box retail closure in a shopping center prone to bi . . .

Since California began decarbonizing its energy supply nearly 20 years ago, the state has become a leader in the clean energy revolution. Backed mostly by a rapid expansion of solar energy, California now generates more renewable energy than any other . . .

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, often shortened to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), is a federal statute that represented the most significant regulatory overhaul and expansion of health coverage since the passage of Medicare and Medicai . . .

The State of California’s Bureau of Electronic and Appliance Repair, Home Furnishing and Thermal Insulation (BEARHFTI) is the only regulatory agency that has imposed smoldering safety standards for upholstered furniture. However, this does not address . . .

Statement of Problem: The U.S. Department of Justice started to notice an influx of youth becoming wards of the state throughout the United States. A common pattern that judges noticed for these youth included being in the child welfare system along w . . .

A major change is occurring within the American workforce. The Baby Boomers who have been employed within the general workforce force for decades are now retiring or becoming eligible to retire. The gap left within organizations from the retirement of . . .

Lack of affordable housing opportunities has categorized California as one of the most expensive places to call home in the nation. Approximately 70 percent of the people that call the Golden State their home spend more than 30 percent of their annual . . .

Proponents of sustainable development argue green buildings provide operational cost savings, resource conservation and recycling, and increased indoor air quality. Industry skeptics argue benefits associated with green buildings don’t outweigh the ad . . .

The number of people representing themselves in California’s appellate courts is significant and it is increasing. These litigants face many challenges, as it is especially difficult for a layperson to effectively present or fight against an appeal. A . . .

The use of emergency departments for non-urgent care is increasing; creating greater stress for California’s already crowed emergency departments. This thesis analyzes the relationship between an individual’s demographic, socioeconomic, and health car . . .

The nation and the state of California are facing a growing crisis: they must address the growing deterioration of existing infrastructure and related services, while providing increased services and infrastructure improvements to a constantly expandi . . .

Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in California, making up 37% of the state's population, but they trail other ethnicities in academic achievement. Using data from the Department of Education and local law enforcement agencies, I build regress . . .

Prior to the housing market and economic crash beginning in 2007, the State of California had historically experienced higher housing costs than a majority of other states in the nation, with many of the major metropolitan areas topping the list of mo . . .

At California community colleges, books can cost more than tuition. At less than $80 a class, California charges the lowest community college tuition in the country, a testament to the state’s commitment to providing its residents with an affordable c . . .

Local governments in California currently lack the funds to maintain their local roads and transit system. Under the reasonable assumption that further state or federal aid to do this is not likely, local officials must plan for how to raise the neede . . .

Many organizations and public agencies in California invest in efforts to reduce youth smoking. Collaborations across these organizations do exist, however, there is no formal partnership that involves all relevant and powerful stakeholders, including . . .